Santiago Ascacibar sent off in Ecuador: which matches he misses | OneFootball

Santiago Ascacibar was at the center of Boca’s worst moment in Ecuador during the first half against Barcelona, in a match corresponding to the fourth round of the 2026 Copa Libertadores group stage. The Argentine midfielder was sent off after a VAR review.

Carlos Betancur, the Colombian referee in charge of the match between Xeneize and the Guayaquil side, was called by the video assistant, and there he saw the incident: with the ball nowhere near him, the Ruso tried to clear it but ended up striking Milton Céliz in the head.

There was not much else to see; it was a clear red card that the referee showed him in the 34th minute. The former Estudiantes player left Boca’s midfield weakened, and the team will play the second half with ten men. Fortunately for the former Estudiantes man, Céliz also left the field after elbowing Leandro Paredes.

Which matches will Santiago Ascacibar miss?

For now, the Ruso will not be available on Tuesday, May 19, when Boca host Cruzeiro at La Bombonera at 9:30 p.m. in the fifth round of the group stage. It is a crucial clash, especially if the result in Ecuador is unfavorable or if the Brazilians fail to gain an edge in their visit to Chile to face Universidad Católica.

Ascacibar’s kick.

The biggest issue the midfielder and Boca could face is the report afterward. If it determines that the foul warrants more matches of suspension, he also will not be available at home against UC, and if the ban is for more than two matchdays, he would miss a potential Copa Libertadores round-of-16 clash.

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