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Fleischman Calls Zambrano’s Red Card “Sabotage” After Alianza Lima’s Sudamericana Exit

The veteran is contracted through 2026, leaving the club to reassess his role after repeated expulsions.

Hinchas de Alianza Lima arremeten y culpan a referente por la eliminación: "Nos perjudicó..."
Eddie Fleischman culpó a Carlos Zambrano de la eliminación de Alianza Lima: "Sabotaje, le hizo daño desde adentro"
Eddie Fleischman arremetió contra Carlos Zambrano tras la eliminación de Alianza Lima ante U de Chile: "Fue una forma de sabotaje"

Overview

  • Alianza Lima was knocked out by Universidad de Chile in the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals after the decisive second leg in Coquimbo.
  • Carlos Zambrano received a straight red in the first leg in Lima for elbowing Charles Aránguiz, which ruled him out of the return match.
  • Sports journalist Eddie Fleischman blamed the elimination on Zambrano and described the incident as a form of sabotage that harmed the team from within.
  • A segment of the Alianza fanbase criticized Zambrano on social media and held him responsible for the tie, with some urging the club to part ways.
  • Coverage highlighted a 2025 pattern of expulsions for Zambrano in international competitions, and match reports noted replacement Gianfranco Chávez was exposed on Universidad de Chile’s first goal.