It has already been decided that Hugo Viana will not be allowed to play for Sporting in the clash just as he was prevented from playing when the two clubs met in a 1-1 draw in the group stage of the competition.
Newcastle are 7/2 favourites for the Uefa Cup with Sporting an 11/2 chance.
Our Semi-final opponents were also decided today, we will meet the winner of the tie between Villareal/AZ Alkmaar v Steau Bucharest.
The Semi-final dates are 28th April and 5th May with the final being played in Lisbon on 19th May.