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Zambrano Ties 2025 World Lead for Red Cards as Alianza Lima Issues Fine

The episode has intensified scrutiny of Alianza Lima’s discipline, with critics pointing to a wider emotional problem inside the team.

Alianza Lima recibe a Atlético Grau en Matute (Composición: GEC)
Carlos Zambrano comparte el primer puesto en ranking de jugadores con más tarjetas rojas del mundo en 2025: quebró su propio récord
Pedro García disparó contra Alianza: "Zambrano es el síntoma de la enfermedad pero no es la única"
Prensa chilena le 'pega' a Carlos Zambrano tras su nueva expulsión: "Se manda este tipo de pavadas"

Overview

  • Carlos Zambrano has been sent off six times in 2025 across Liga 1 and CONMEBOL matches, with his latest red against Cienciano in Cusco confirmed after a VAR review.
  • Sporting director Franco Navarro confirmed the club imposed an economic sanction on the defender in response to his repeated dismissals.
  • Zambrano publicly acknowledged the punishment and said he accepts responsibility for his conduct.
  • Transfermarkt ranks Zambrano joint‑first worldwide for expulsions this year, tied with Germany’s Fabian Vogl.
  • Media reaction has escalated, including Chile’s Redgol condemning the Cienciano incident, as commentators cite club figures showing 16 red cards in Alianza’s last 46 matches and question a broader disciplinary lapse ahead of Wednesday’s match against Atlético Grau.