Iturralde González: No penalty, tells Benfica star to try basketball 🏀 | OneFootball

Iturralde González was once again called to analyze the key moments of the big games in the Liga Portugal Betclic. Among the scrutinized matches was the one involving Benfica, which won during their visit to Santa Clara. According to the Spaniard, the Reds have no reason to complain and he even gave a tip to Gianluca Prestianni.

"There is nothing. Barreiro gains position over Frederico Venâncio, who touches his left arm a little, but then lets himself fall", Iturralde González began to say, in statements to Record, while analyzing the alleged infraction that was marked in favor of the Eagles.

"The problem with these plays is that the referees do nothing and something needs to be done because of the simulation. And here Barreiro is simulating when the contact is not sufficient. We need to start sanctioning these actions, because they are the big problem in football", concluded the former referee, regarding Leandro Barreiro's play.

"There's nothing here either. Prestianni wanted to play basketball, he pulls Paulo Victor's arm, who positions his body in front, and throws himself back as if it were a penalty", stated the former FIFA international, blaming the number 25 who, following a yellow card, will miss the reception to AFS.

This season, while playing for Benfica, Gianluca Prestianni - valued at 12 million euros - has already played a total of 29 official matches: 18 in the Liga Portugal Betclic, six in the Champions League, two in the Portuguese Cup, two in the League Cup, and one in the Super Cup. In the 1,380 minutes he was on the pitch, the winger recorded two goals and one assist.

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