Cruzeiro fan provokes Boca supporters in Belo Horizonte as Libertadores unbeaten run ends | OneFootball

Boca’s unbeaten Copa Libertadores run ended with a 1-0 defeat to Cruzeiro in Belo Horizonte. In a match marked by contentious refereeing decisions, an incident in the stands added to an unpleasant night.

According to LaNumer12.com.ar, rival supporters in Brazilian fixtures often look to provoke reactions that can trigger police or Conmebol sanctions, and the footage from Belo Horizonte is already with Conmebol and local authorities, who can readily identify the Cruzeiro fan shown.

The clip shows a Cruzeiro supporter approaching the barrier near the Boca section and brandishing banknotes to mock Argentina’s economy. Moments later, a Boca fan appears to gesture towards the Brazilians and is quickly detained by police.

The flashpoint underlined the tense atmosphere around the away end as the match unfolded.

Whether the confederation takes action remains to be seen, with calls for reciprocal respect at every ground on the continent.

Source: LaNumer12.com.ar