Overview
- The sending-off occurred 10 minutes into the second half following a brief confrontation with Racing’s Marcos Rojo near the touchline.
- Gonzalo Plata was on the ground holding his face when Rojo approached and tried to lift him, making contact that included a hand on his back and hair.
- Plata reacted with a push or slap toward Rojo, an assistant stepped in to separate them, and Maza showed a straight red.
- After consulting the VAR, the referee maintained the expulsion, leaving Flamengo to finish the match with ten players.
- Later, a direct red shown to Rojo was rescinded following an on-field video review.