Overview

• Flamengo confirmed the confederation rescinded Plata’s second yellow and expulsion, making him eligible for next week’s return match in La Plata.
• Conmebol released VAR audio stating the attacker was cautioned incorrectly, while noting the protocol barred intervention on a second yellow outside the area.
• Flamengo had filed a formal complaint and issued a blistering statement criticizing referee Andrés Rojas and the handling of key incidents.
• The first leg in Rio ended 2-1 for Flamengo, with Guido Carrillo scoring late to narrow the margin for Estudiantes.
• The reversal came hours after an initial communication indicated an automatic suspension based on the referee’s report.