Overview
- Plata’s dismissal in the 82nd minute is annulled, clearing the Flamengo winger to play the return leg in La Plata.
- The released audio captures VAR officials stating they could not intervene on a second yellow, which falls outside goals, penalties, direct reds and mistaken identity.
- Flamengo lodged a formal complaint criticizing referee Andrés Rojas and the entire officiating team, urging measures from the governing body.
- Flamengo won the first leg 2-1 at the Maracanã, leaving Estudiantes needing at least a one-goal win to force penalties in the second match.
- The episode has intensified scrutiny of VAR scope and post-match disciplinary corrections in South American competitions.