Leandro Barreiro caught in UEFA mix-up, Benfica midfielder feared suspension | OneFootball

Leandro Barreiro endured a nervy evening in Luxembourg’s 1-0 Nations League defeat to Estonia after believing a booking shown to the bench would trigger a suspension.

According to Glorioso 1904, the confusion arose in the 84th minute when the yellow card was initially recorded against the Benfica midfielder for protesting a decision. The Luxembourg international repeatedly approached the fourth official seeking an explanation.

Convinced he would be suspended for the next fixture, Barreiro hurled his shirt to the turf before taking his seat again.

Post-match, UEFA corrected the disciplinary report, clarifying the caution was issued to Marvin Martins, who was also among the substitutes.

Barreiro is therefore available to meet Bulgaria, avoiding a ban he feared during the closing stages. He had already been booked against Iceland earlier in the window.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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