Overview
- Estudiantes filed a formal complaint to CONMEBOL's Disciplinary Unit accusing Memphis Depay of showing the middle finger to Estudiantes supporters during the 1-1 first-leg quarterfinal.
- Corinthians confirmed it received CONMEBOL's notification and said its legal team will submit a defense by the September 17 deadline set by the disciplinary process.
- Because the defense deadline falls one day after the return leg on September 16, Corinthians says any punishment would only be enforced after a formal judgment and Depay remains available for selection.
- Estudiantes asked that any sanction be applied to the September 16 match and cited articles 14.1.b.(IV) and 14.1.b.(V) of CONMEBOL's Disciplinary Code, which cover unsportsmanlike conduct and provoking spectators.
- If the Disciplinary Unit finds a violation of those articles the likely penalty would include at least a one-match suspension, a development that could affect team selection and fan conduct discussions in South American stadiums.