Copa Libertadores: Marcelo breaks Sanchez's leg, River and Bolivar are one step closer to the quarterfinals

The round of XNUMX of the best club competition in South America has started

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Marcelo, Photo: Reuters
Marcelo, Photo: Reuters
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The final battles for the South American crown started late last night, our time, and more than the magical moves and goals, the bloody start of former Real Madrid player Marcelo will be remembered.

The former Brazilian national team player in the match between his Fluminense and Argentinos Juniors (ended 1:1) in Buenos Aires broke the leg of the home team's defender Luciano Sanchez.

We warn you that the video is disturbing.

When he realized what he had done, Marcelo ended up in tears, logically because of this start he received a red card, and at that moment Argentinos was leading 1:0 after a goal by Gabriel Alavos.

However, until the end, the home team's player (Alexis Martin) was sent off, so Flu got a good result with Samuel Xavier's goal before the rematch in Rio de Janeiro.

And, the victories before the return leg were recorded by River Plata and Bolivar - both clubs after the reversal.

River lost to Internazionale (scored by old master Ener Valencia), but with two goals from Pablo Solari, they won 2:1.

Bolivar also lost to Atlético Paranense, but in the end, through Roni Fernandes (two goals) and Diego Beharan, they reached the big 3:1.

The remaining matches of the round of XNUMX will be played tonight and tomorrow night.

Copa Libertadores, round of XNUMX.

Argentinos juniors - Fluminense 1:1

Bolivar - Atletico PR 3:1

River - International 2:1

Wednesday to Thursday

02.00h National - Boka juniors

02.00h Deportivo Pereira - Independiente del Valle

02.30 Aletiko MG - Palmeiras

Thursday to Friday

02.00h Atlético Nacional - Racing

02.00 Flamengo - Olimpija Asuncion

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