11 February 2020

Guilty because continental final was forcefully played on another continent

In an almost impossible attempt to play the second leg final of Copa Libertadores at home in 2018, the South American association decided (for the first time) to move the duel to the Spanish capital Madrid. Everyone accused River plate (who later lifted the trophy after extra time), as their spectators has attacked the bus of their city rivals Boca juniors.
Because of this chaos in Buenos Aires that time, 14 months later a decision has been made by the highest sporting court. Last Tuesday the Court of arbitration for sport punished the 2018 winner with playing the next two home games behind closed doors in the same competition. Qualifying matches of the Copa Libertadores 2020 edition are currently underway, thus the Argentine club will first appear in the group stages (where is situated in group D), and the above mentioned penalties are going to be processed next month.

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