Overview
- Cruz Azul confirmed goalkeeper Kevin Mier sustained a tibia fracture and will miss the remainder of the season, forcing roster changes for the Liguilla and other competitions.
- Referee Fernando Hernández reviewed the collision with VAR during the match and issued Carrasquilla a yellow card rather than a red.
- A viral clip published on Nov. 11 shows an angle where Mier’s foot strikes Carrasquilla as he clears the ball, challenging claims of a deliberate stomp by the Pumas midfielder.
- Cruz Azul is preparing a formal request for Carrasquilla’s inhabilitación and planned to present its case to the FMF on Nov. 11 under procedures outlined in Article 85.
- Carrasquilla has faced death threats and alleged doxxing on social media, while some reports suggest Pumas could consider ending Cruz Azul’s use of Estadio Olímpico Universitario if a suspension is pursued.