Conmebol bans Plata for 2 games after red card vs Flamengo | OneFootball

Plata got his hair pulled and retaliated with a slap on Rojo, but only the Flamengo player was punished

Conmebol punished, this Friday (14th), the striker Gonzalo Plata of Flamengo, with a two-game suspension for being sent off against Racing (ARG). Additionally, the organization also fined the player US$ 4,000 (R$ 21,200).

Plata, who was already out of the final against Palmeiras, will serve the other pending game of the suspension in the next competition organized by Conmebol. The fine amount will be deducted from the club's prize money, whether they finish first or second.

What incident led to Plata's suspension and fine?

The player received a red card 10 minutes into the second half between Racing and Flamengo, during the second leg of the Libertadores semifinal. On that occasion, Plata struck Marcos Rojo with his right hand.

Thus, the Rubro-Negro played 40 minutes with one player less but secured the qualification. The VAR analysis pointed out "violent conduct" by the Ecuadorian, whose hair Rojo pulled without receiving any suspension.

Is Plata experiencing bad luck or bad conduct?

The striker has been sent off three times this year. Besides the red card against Racing, Plata was also sent off against Estudiantes de La Plata (ARG) and São Paulo. Between these cards, however, the Ecuadorian was spotted partying in Rio de Janeiro.

Will the Ecuadorian play Flamengo's next game?

With the support of the largest fan base in the world, Flamengo plays this Saturday (15th), starting at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), against Sport at Arena de Pernambuco.

The match, a delayed 12th round of the Brazilian Championship, will be broadcast on Prime Video. Coverage by Coluna do Fla TV provides all the details on YouTube, website, and social media.

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