Gregore hit Fausto Vera in the face, leaving his team one less player for almost the entire match.
The Copa Libertadores final started in a completely revolutionary way. Barely 30 seconds into the duel, Botafogo found himself with one man less after Gregore was sent off. Atlético Mineiro, for its part, will play practically the entire match with one more player.
The midfielder saw the red card after violently kicking Fausto Vera in the face. Referee Facundo Tello did not hesitate to send him off.
After a refusal, Gregore went to get the ball in the middle of the field. The full central circle, the diligent midfielder a slap to the Argentinian who was injured on the grass for a few minutes.
According to MisterChip data, this is the third fastest expulsion in history Libertadores Cup. On the other hand, logically, She is the fastest in a final of the competition.
NOW, Botafogo will go in search of their first continental crown with ten players throughout the match.
Source: Latercera
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