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Marco Ferreira says that Kevin De Bruyne escaped a yellow card for a tackle on Fresneda in Napoli vs. Sporting

Sporting lost 2-1 in Naples, in a match valid for the second round of the Champions League. Kevin De Bruyne made a harsh challenge on Iván Fresneda, but referee Danny Makkelie did not call anything. Marco Ferreira disagrees with the analysis of the incident.

"De Bruyne stretches his leg and hits Fresneda's leg in a negligent manner. Free kick correctly awarded and a yellow card should have been shown," guaranteed the refereeing expert to the newspaper Record, regarding the incident between the Belgian midfielder and Sporting's right-back.

The incident in question occurred in the 15th minute and, if properly sanctioned, would have left De Bruyne playing under caution for the rest of the match. The former Manchester City player would go on to provide both assists for Rasmus Hojlund, in the 36th and 79th minutes of the match.

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

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