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Pedro Henriques believes that Sporting was disadvantaged in the match in Naples. In his analysis, the former referee and current commentator on controversial plays highlights two mistakes made by Danny Makkelie in the first half of the game, for not showing a card to Kevin De Bruyne and Juan Jesus, in an Italian victory by 2-1.

"15' - The yellow card was missing. De Bruyne's tackle on Fresneda, besides being on the edge, is at least a yellow card offense, as he raised his leg and ended up hitting the Spaniard's left shin with part of the sole of his right foot. A negligent tackle warranting a warning," he said to the newspaper A Bola.

"37' - Another yellow card not shown. Juan Jesus, with his left arm wrapping around Trincão's also left arm, unbalanced and fouled the Sporting forward near the area when he was advancing with speed and danger. A clear cut of a promising attack," he pointed out.

With the defeat in Naples, Sporting has three points in the Champions League and occupies the 14th place in the standings, being in a playoff spot for access to the next phase. Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and PSG complete the podium, with six points.

Sporting will return to the field only next Sunday, October 5th, against Braga. The match, part of the eighth round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team led by Carlos Vicens, will be played at Estádio José Alvalade, at 7:15 PM.

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