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·29 November 2025

VIDEO | Dario Herrera’s yellow for studs-up challenge, red deserved?

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DARÍO HERRERA sparked controversy with a controversial decision in the Libertadores final between Palmeiras and Flamengo.

With the ball out of play, Erick Pulgar from Mengao tackled Bruno Fuchs, from Verdao, with a studs-up challenge. The Argentine referee decided to only give a yellow card.

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The entire Paulista team, including coach Abel Ferreira, demanded a red card for the aggression with the game stopped. The defender was seen in significant pain and injured around the shin area. However, Héctor Paletta, the VAR referee, decided not to intervene to review the decision.

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