Overview

• FIFA handed Ander Herrera a four-match suspension after he clashed with a security guard while protesting a VAR review.
• Jorge Figal received a four-match ban for a late tackle on Florentino Luis in the 88th minute.
• Boca Juniors formally lodged appeals for both Herrera and Figal in hopes of restoring their availability for the knockout stages.
• Benfica’s Andrea Belotti was issued a two-match ban for a dangerous high boot on Ayrton Costa’s head.
• Herrera’s prospects in the Club World Cup are further clouded by his pre-red card withdrawal after picking up an injury in the 20th minute.