Sporting will play with Midtjylland, from Denmark, in the play-off of access to the round of 16 of the Europa League, according to the draw that took place in Nyon, Switzerland.
First leg matches are scheduled for 16 February, with second leg matches taking place a week later on 23 February.
It will be the Danes' second trip to Portugal this season: Midtjylland were Benfica's opponents in the 3rd qualifying round for access to the Champions League, in early August. Benfica went through with a 4-1 victory in Lisbon and 3-1 away.
It is also not the first clash between Midtjylland and Sporting: in the 2001/02 season, the teams met in the 1st round of the UEFA Cup. Sporting won the 1st leg away by 3-0, and then won in Alvalade by 3-2.
The 2022/23 Europa League final will be played on 31 May 2023 at Puskás Aréna in Budapest.
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