Vandalism near the Estádio do Dragão, clean-up already underway | OneFootball

The walls next to the Estádio do Dragão were vandalized on Tuesday night, on the eve of the clash between FC Porto and Sporting (8:45 p.m.) in the Portuguese Cup. In the images released, a group of people can be seen spray-painting and writing the initials ‘JL’ and ‘SCP Ultras’.

The incident comes just hours before the second leg of the semi-finals, at a time that can hardly be seen as a coincidence and which amounts to a clear provocation aimed at FC Porto and its supporters. The group acted with no apparent concern for the surveillance cameras around the perimeter of the Estádio do Dragão, painting the boundary walls and leaving references to two groups usually associated with the Lisbon club’s ultras.

This is nothing more than an intimidation attempt that leads nowhere and distorts what should be the build-up to a clash of this magnitude. Porto supporters have maintained an impeccable attitude when traveling to opposing grounds, so the same respect should be demanded of those visiting the Invicta city.

It is now expected that the authorities will identify those responsible and that the footage collected will allow for the proper determination of accountability.

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