Carlos Xavier hits out after Alverca v Sporting: He's weak and a hypocrite | OneFootball

After the midweek European journey, Sporting returned its focus to the Liga Betclic and won in Alverca by 4-1, in a match from the 21st round. Three well-known Sporting fans analyzed the performance of Rui Borges’ team, which continues to chase leaders Porto, and did not overlook the card shown to Luis Suárez.

"Next time, it’s better for Suárez to say it was a penalty, because, when you’re honest, you still get a yellow card in Portuguese football, which is a real mess! That’s all I have to say after a 4-1 victory," said Isabel Trigo Mira, former Sporting director, in statements to the newspaper Record.

Carlos Xavier, in turn, also had some less positive words about João Pinheiro: “Regarding the match, it was a well-earned victory with no European hangover. Sporting beat Alverca very naturally. The referee is weak and hypocritical, he only had to show the white card to Suárez".

Finally, Francisco Rodrigues dos Santos chose to focus on the match itself: “Sporting showed its class and achieved an indisputable victory. Just like the Tagus in Alverca, it followed its course naturally. Now, let’s hope the current leads us to the ‘tri’.”

With this victory – the 32nd in 44 matches this season – Rui Borges’ men now have 65 points and remain in second place in the Liga Portugal Betclic standings. Porto (72) is in first place. Benfica is third with 65, but both have played one more game.

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