The central defender of Boca saw the red card a few minutes from the end of the duel, irresponsibly, and the crossing against Bayern Munich will be lost.
Figal apologized to Boca’s fan for the expulsion against Benfica, with a post in social networks
The central defender of Mouth, Nicolás Figalapologized on social networks for his unusual expulsion in the 2-2 draw against Benfica, On the first date of Group C of the Club World Cupwhich was played last Monday.
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“Although the anger still lasts for yesterday’s result, I didn’t want to stop apologizing to all fans for the final play that ends in my expulsion.”said the defender through his official account of Instagram


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Figal is a brute and is tremendous as Boca players are always skipped in important games.
That said, this in Argentina is yellow and in the National B is not even missing.pic.twitter.com/gnjol9BSW9
– Feli (@pilludinho) June 17, 2025
The expulsion occurred less than two minutes from the closing of the regulation time, when the former Independent committed an excessive entry about Florentino Luísproduct of frustration by the draw of Nicolás Otamendi at 39 minutes of the complement, after Mouth would have achieved a 2-0 advantage.
Figal He thanked the support of the fans and said: “Thanks for the usual endurance. Defending these colors is something wonderful. We will continue working for what is coming.”
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For his part, the defender may not be present at the crucial meeting against Bayern Munichscheduled for next Friday at 22:00 in the Hard Rock Stadium of Miami
Besides, Miguel Ángel Russocoach of Mouth, He confirmed that he can not count on the Spanish midfielder Ander Herrerawho was also expelled after an effusive protest against the Mexican referee César Ramos While he was in the substitute bank.
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