Plata’s card rescinded, striker to play Flamengo v Estudiantes

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·22 septembre 2025

Plata’s card rescinded, striker to play Flamengo v Estudiantes

Gonzalo Plata was unjustly expelled in the first match against Estudiantes (ARG)

After the expulsion against Estudiantes (ARG), at Maracanã, Gonzalo Plata had his punishment reversed by Conmebol. On Monday (22), the entity confirmed that the athlete will be able to play for Flamengo in the return match, in Argentina.

WHAT DID CONMEBOL SAY?

“Regarding the expulsion of Flamengo's player, Gonzalo Jordy Plata Jiménez, which occurred during the first leg of the CONMEBOL Libertadores 2025 quarter-finals, the South American Football Confederation informs that, after a thorough analysis of the game images, the Referee Commission concluded that the second yellow card was the result of a clear mistake. It is worth noting that, according to the Rules of the Game, the second yellow card that results in expulsion is not subject to VAR review, which is why the decision was not reviewed during the match. With the aim of preserving the principles of sports justice and equity, CONMEBOL decided to annul the effects of the punishment, so that player Plata is free to play in the next match. This decision reflects the entity's commitment to Fair Play, the integrity of the game, and respect for the essence of football, ensuring that no athlete is harmed by a manifestly incorrect sanction.”

WHAT IS THE CONTEXT OF THE REVERSAL?

Last Thursday (18), Flamengo was beating Estudiantes 2-0 at Maracanã, in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals. However, in the second half, the Most Beloved saw Gonzalo Plata being expelled after receiving another yellow card.

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The Flamengo forward was knocked down in the area by the Estudiantes defender. However, the referee understood that Gonzalo Plata had fouled the opponent and punished the athlete with the second yellow. Thus, Mengão was left with one less player on the field.

It is worth mentioning that Flamengo still had more losses in the match due to the expulsion of Gonzalo Plata. This is because, with one more player, Estudiantes managed to reduce the score and remains alive in the quarter-finals.

WHAT NOW?

Therefore, with the reversal of the expulsion, Gonzalo Plata is available for coach Filipe Luís. Flamengo faces Estudiantes on Thursday (25), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), in the second match of the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.