Leonardo Jardim ‘invades’ pitch, sent off in Flamengo v Estudiantes

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·30 April 2026

Leonardo Jardim ‘invades’ pitch, sent off in Flamengo v Estudiantes

What happened to Leonardo Jardim during Flamengo vs Estudiantes (ARG)?

Tempers flared in the second half of Flamengo’s match against Estudiantes (ARG) in the third round of the Libertadores. After a clash between the players, Leonardo Jardim ran onto the pitch and ended up being sent off.

In the 15th minute of the second half, Emerson Royal was brought down inside the box, but the referee did not call the foul. From that point on, both Flamengo and Estudiantes players complained about the situation. It was then that Leonardo Jardim stepped onto the field to intervene in the confusion and was shown a red card.

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In addition to Leonardo Jardim, Estudiantes coach Cacique Medina was also sent off. The dismissal happened because he also entered the pitch. After all the commotion, the foul on Emerson Royal was not given, and the right back was still shown a yellow card.

WILL LEONARDO JARDIM MISS FLAMENGO’S NEXT LIBERTADORES MATCH?

As a result of the red card, Leonardo Jardim will be absent for Flamengo’s next Libertadores match. Therefore, the Portuguese coach will not be on the touchline for the away clash against Independiente Medellín (COL) on May 7 (Thursday).

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