Real Madrid legend Marcelo Vieira has accidentally, put the career of defender Luciano Sanchez in harm’s way, News About Nigeria reports.
Marcelo who now plays for Fluminese, accidentally stamped the player’s leg in an encounter between Fluminese and Argentinos Juniors.
Seriously injured Sanchez was immediately stretched off the pitch, leaving Marcelo visibly distraught by the unfortunate incident.
The incident occurred in the 56th minute, and surprisingly, Marcelo was not initially given a red card.
However, upon review, the referee was directed to the VAR screen, where it became evident that Marcelo’s tackle was unintentional. The decision was promptly overturned, and Marcelo was sent off.
After the match, Marcelo took to social media to express his remorse, saying, “Today, I had to experience a very difficult moment on the pitch.
“I have inadvertently injured a colleague. I want to wish you the best possible recovery Luciano Sanchez. I send you all the strength in the world!”
Despite the unfortunate turn of events, the match continued, and Argentinos Juniors held a 1-0 lead at the time of the incident, thanks to a goal from Gabriel Avalos.
However, the match also saw Alexis Martin Arias of Argentinos Juniors being sent off, reducing both teams to 10 men each.
Fluminese managed to salvage a draw in the 87th minute with a goal from Samuel Xavier, setting the stage for an intense rematch between the two teams next Tuesday.
The second leg will determine which team secures a spot in the quarter-finals.
Meanwhile, as both clubs anticipate the next leg of the match, the focus undoubtedly remains on the players’ well-being and recovery process.
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