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Bench Red Card for Herrera in 2-2 Boca Juniors–Benfica Draw

The draw leaves Boca with a single point after they surrendered a two-goal lead in their Group C opener at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium.

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Overview

  • Ander Herrera was forced off with an injury after 20 minutes and received a red card on the bench for confronting referee César Arturo Ramos over a VAR-reviewed penalty decision.
  • Boca seemed in command with goals from Miguel Merentiel and Rodrigo Battaglia before Benfica’s Ángel Di María struck from the penalty spot and Nicolás Otamendi headed home a late equalizer.
  • Three players were dismissed: Herrera, Benfica substitute Andrea Belotti for a dangerous high boot and Boca’s Jorge Figal for a late challenge, leaving both teams to finish with 10 men.
  • The fixture drew 55,574 spectators to Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, making it one of the highest-attended matches of this year’s Club World Cup.
  • With Group C now levelled, Boca must rebound against Bayern Munich and Auckland City in their remaining fixtures to enhance their chances of advancing.