Overview
- Juan Valencia, a 22-year-old Colombian striker, missed a clear chance early in the match when his shot hit the post and he slipped on the rebound.
- Necaxa coach Juan Reynoso substituted Valencia around the 59th minute and then approached the bench to scold him, a rebuke that left the player visibly crying on camera.
- Clips of the confrontation were shared widely on social platforms and picked up by sports outlets, intensifying public scrutiny of the episode.
- In a post-match press conference Reynoso said he raised his voice to motivate Valencia, defended the player's overall contribution in the match, and reported that Valencia apologized.
- The incident comes as Necaxa remain without a win since Reynoso took charge in mid-September, a run of five defeats and two draws that has increased pressure on the coach and squad.