Lions learn referee for Arouca v Sporting clash, and it’s not good news | OneFootball

The Arbitration Council of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) announced last Wednesday, January 21, the refereeing teams appointed for the 19th round of Liga Portugal Betclic. Hélder Carvalho was chosen to officiate the match between Sporting and Arouca.

The referee from the Santarém Football Association was appointed as the main referee for the clash and will be assisted by José Mira and Alexandre Ferreira. The fourth official will be Pedro Ramalho, while the VAR will be handled by Manuel Mota. Paulo Miranda will be on AVAR duties.

It is worth recalling that in December 2024, Hélder Carvalho was heavily criticized after taking charge of VAR during the match against Santa Clara at Estádio José Alvalade, which ended in defeat for the team, then managed by João Pereira, by 1-0. Cláudio Pereira was the referee for that match.

The Lions felt severely wronged in the match, which counted for Liga Portugal Betclic, with two penalties left unawarded: the first, in the 15th minute for a foul by Vinícius on Geny Catamo, and the second, at the end of the first half, when Alisson Safira blocked a clear shot from Viktor Gyokeres with his arm.

Sporting will return to the pitch next Saturday, January 24, against Arouca. The match, part of the 19th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team managed by Vasco Seabra, will be played at 18:00, at the opponent's ground.

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