Matías Abaldo booed off, apologises to Independiente fans | OneFootball

Independiente returned to the path of victory after 15 matches, defeating Platense 3-0 in Avellaneda in the postponed match of the 6th round of the Torneo Clausura.

The cloudy afternoon in the Buenos Aires locality was surrounded by a tense atmosphere between the ‘Rojo’ supporters and the professional team. Through disapproval in the form of banners, whistles, and the throwing of bills and even dog food, the players felt the pressure despite achieving the relief of victory.

Among those targeted was Matías Abaldo, who, even during the lineup presentation, received a significant portion of the fans' reproach. This, just days after being at the center of controversy following the release of photos published by the singer “El Menor,” who visited his apartment and shared images showing him with dollar bills, alcoholic beverages, and marijuana.

Although the Uruguayan winger apologized via his social media for what was revealed in the hours leading up to the clash against San Martín de San Juan, as he left the field after being substituted against the ‘Calamar,’ he reiterated his apologies to the local fans, although he once again faced the whistles.

Quinteros' blunt statement on Abaldo's situation

Once the match was over, the Independiente coach addressed the media present at the press conference. Amid his analysis of the game against Platense, the former Vélez coordinator made his stance clear on the Matías Abaldo case.

“I made the rules clear when I arrived. Abaldo will face a financial penalty. And perhaps if it happens again, it could be a sporting one. The boy trains well and never misses, he made a mistake by allowing the video to be recorded in his apartment. A future sanction could be separating him from the team if it happens again,” warned the coach, also making clear a possible future penalty.

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