Matías Abaldo booed off, apologises to Independiente fans | OneFootball

Independiente returned to the path of victory after 15 matches, defeating Platense 3-0 in Avellaneda in the rescheduled match for round 6 of the Torneo Clausura.

The cloudy afternoon in the Buenos Aires locality was surrounded by a tense atmosphere between the ‘Rojo’ supporters and the professional squad. Through disapproval in the form of banners, whistles, and even the throwing of bills and dog food, the players felt the pressure despite finally achieving relief with the win.

Among those targeted was Matías Abaldo, who already received a good deal of reproach from the fans during the lineup announcement. This, just days after being at the center of controversy following the circulation of photos published by the singer “El Menor,” who visited his apartment and shared images showing him with dollar bills, alcoholic beverages, and marijuana.

Although the Uruguayan winger apologized on his social media for what was shared in the hours leading up to the match against San Martín de San Juan, as he left the field after being substituted against the ‘Calamar’, he reiterated his apologies to the home crowd, although he was once again met with whistles.

Quinteros’ blunt verdict on Abaldo’s situation

Once the match was over, Independiente’s coach addressed the media present at the press conference. In the midst of his analysis of the match against Platense, the former Vélez coordinator made his position on the Matías Abaldo case clear.

“I made the rules clear when I arrived. Abaldo will receive a financial sanction. And maybe, if it happens again, a sporting one. The kid trains well and never misses, but he made a mistake by letting them record the video in his apartment. A next sanction could be separating him from the squad if it happens again,” warned the coach, also making clear a possible future penalty.

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