Suárez scores, taunts critics as Sporting cruise past Nacional (Videos) | OneFootball

Sporting beat Nacional 2-0 at Alvalade and picked up three more points in the fifth round of the league. Luis Suárez was at the center of attention, opening the scoring from the penalty spot and playing a direct role in the second goal, on a night when the Lions once again confirmed their favoritism.

The Alvalade club started strongly, creating several dangerous chances and looking especially threatening through long-range shots. Even so, the islanders managed to keep a clean sheet for much of the first half, largely thanks to Renato Marin, who made several fine saves.

The Madeirans' resistance ended in the 38th minute. Maxi Araújo was brought down in the box and, stepping up to take the penalty, Luis Suárez made no mistake, sending the opposing goalkeeper the wrong way. The Colombian celebrated in a provocative manner, apparently responding to the criticism he had received after not celebrating the goals he scored against Rio Ave.

Sporting kept up the pressure after the break and extended their lead in the 49th minute. Zeno Debast picked out Suárez - who was fined this week -, with the Colombian setting up Flávio Gonçalves for the 3-0. The win allows the Lions to reclaim second place with 13 points, two fewer than leaders Porto (15).

The Lions will be back in action next Wednesday, September 9, against Galatasaray. The match, counting for the first round of the Champions League league phase, against the side managed by Okan Buruk, will kick off at 8:00 pm at the José Alvalade Stadium.

Watch the goals:

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