The Boca Juniors captain could not avoid the red card in the second half of the return leg against Palmeiras and will miss the decisive match at the Maracanã.
The team celebrated another dramatic triumph on penalties in the 2023 Copa Libertadores, this time at Allianz Parque, where Boca defeated Palmeiras 4-2 after a 1-1 draw. The night demanded resilience, even though Boca played with one player fewer for a portion of the second half.
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With about twenty minutes remaining, Boca led 1-0 but the mood shifted when Marcos Rojo received a red card for a strong foul against a Palmeiras attacker. Moments earlier there had been a reprimand for a rough challenge on Endrick, which sparked a quick tactical change. Almirón responded by sending Valentini onto the field, and Palmeiras found their equalizer soon after.
MARCOS ROJO MISSED THE FINAL
Because of the sending off, the Boca captain faces a suspension that will keep him sidelined for the final at the Maracanã, where Boca prepared to face Fluminense.
Source: Goal