The painful defeat against Atlético de San Luis not only left an adverse score, but also a feeling of total impotence in Americanism. The match broke down just in the 23rd minute, when the referee decided to send off Ramón Juárez in a highly questionable play that did not even go through the VAR review. That red card conditioned the process and left the Eagles numerically inferior, facilitating the fall of André Jardine’s team.
Faced with what they considered a flagrant error, the Club América board did not sit idly by. In a swift and decisive move, they lodged a formal appeal with the Disciplinary Commission with evidence in hand, demanding that the punishment be quashed. After hours of uncertainty and analysis, The organization has issued its final verdict on the immediate future of the central defender.
The official verdict that changes the plan against Pachuca
According to information confirmed by León Lecanda of ESPN, the azulcrema defense on the desks was a resounding success. The Disciplinary Commission determined that the expulsion was erroneous and decided to withdraw the red card from Ramón Juárez. The official ruling recognizes that there were not enough elements to leave América with ten men, agreeing with Coapa’s complaint.
This radically changes the outlook for Matchday 3. Originally, Juárez was suspended and ruled out for the vital duel against Pachucabut after this resolution, the punishment has no immediate effects. The young youth squad is qualified and may be part of the squad to seek the three points against the Tuzos.
It is a breath of fresh air for André Jardine. In the midst of the results crisis, Recovering a starter for central defense is unbeatable news. The team will have a full squad behind to try to close the curtain and achieve the first victory of the tournament, showing that they will fight for every play on and off the court.
