Boca handed boost as Jonathan Calleri suspended for Sao Paulo second leg | OneFootball

Boca have been handed a boost before the Copa Sudamericana quarter-final second leg at Morumbi, with Sao Paulo forward Jonathan Calleri suspended.

The 32-year-old was booked in the 70th minute at La Bombonera, his third caution of the tournament, which triggers a one-match ban. According to LaNumer12.com.ar, he will have to watch from the stands.

Earlier, before a hydration break, Calleri clashed with Tomás Belmonte, who went to ground after a headbutt from the striker. As tempers rose, the Sao Paulo captain argued with Chilean referee Piero Maza, who showed him yellow.

Calleri is the Tricolor’s fourth-highest goalscorer in their history.

Boca lead the tie 1-0 after the first leg at La Bombonera. The result does not guarantee progression, and they must protect their advantage in the return on Tuesday 15 September at 21:30 at Morumbi.

Source: LaNumer12.com.ar

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