Overview
- The AFA’s disciplinary tribunal rejected Estudiantes’ request to reduce Carrillo’s suspension, confirming his absence for the semifinal.
- Carrillo was sent off against Tigre for an elbow to Abel Luciatti, upgraded to a red card after a VAR review by referee Daniel Zamora.
- He has served three of four games and will miss the clash at Juan Carmelo Zerillo, returning only if Estudiantes advance to the final.
- Coach Eduardo Domínguez has planned to use Facundo Farías as the central striker, with Lucas Alario positioned as an option off the bench.
- The winner will meet Boca Juniors or Racing Club in the final, and Carrillo’s record versus Gimnasia stands at 4 goals and 2 assists in 11 games.