Alex Valera was suspended for two dates after his expulsion against Barcelona SC for Copa Libertadores

Alex Valera was sanctioned by Conmebol with two dates after being expelled in the second leg between Universitario de Deportes and Barcelona SC in phase 2 of Copa Libertadores . The 'U' will not be able to count on its striker in the first two matches of the next edition of the international tournament.

The Disciplinary Commission of the South American Football Confederation not only suspended the goalscorer 'merengue' for two days, but also fined the club fines fines. University will be affected by the reduction of 3 thousand dollars in the amount to be received for concepts of Television or Sponsorship rights.

The whole 'cream' will be affected in their next participation in the Libertadores. If he qualifies for the preliminary stages, Valera could lose a whole key. But if he gets the ticket to the group stage, he won't be present in the first two commitments.

Universitario has already gone through something similar in 2022. Alberto Quintero received a red card in the last match against Palmeiras and 'Chiquitín' could not be used by coach Álvaro Gutierrez to face 'Idolo' in both Quito and Lima. In this way, he had to line up Roberto Villamarín for that band.

EXPULSION OF VALERA

In the extra minutes of the second half, Alex Valera pushed Adonis Preciado to leave the playing field and his teammates from Ecuadorian came out in his defense. This started a fight between striker 'merengue' and Darío Aimar.

The referee did not hesitate to show the red cardboard to the former Deportivo Llacuabamba player, who went to the locker room very upset. However, the judge of the engagement did not notice that the defender of the 'Idol' gave the Peruvian a slap.