Universitario defeated Atlético Grau and was ready for the classic against Alianza Lima. The Creams are missing their goalscorer Alex Valera (due to a suspension since last year) and their midfielder Rodrigo Urena, who was driven out before the Piurans. The footballer saw red after attacking midfielder Mauro Da Luz with his elbow. This game gave rise to debate because the top athlete was able to avoid it; He also made a controversial gesture after being sent to the locker room. One of the speakers was Diego Rebagliati.
The sports commentator, together with the other panelists of the program “After all”, analyzed the elimination game and criticized the attitude of Rodrigo Ureña at the time of the game. For the former footballer, the Chilean is a great player and one of the best in the local tournament; What hurts him, however, are the expulsions he experienced in the “U”.
“Rodrigo Ureña seems to me to be a great player, but that was stupid. And what he's doing here (the gesture) will cost him dates (…) He gives him a shortcut, but it's an elbow in the face.” “He knocked him out,” explained the sports commentator.
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What was the expulsion of Rodrigo Ureña from the Universitario?
Before the end of the first half of the game University vs. Atlético Grau, The Chilean midfielder was shown a red card after attacking Atlético Gray footballer Mauro Da Luz in the middle of the pitch during a match. Referee Edwin Ordóñez initially did not notice the attack and was warned by the assistants. After checking the VAR, the referee decided to send off the former Deportes Tolima player, who made a controversial predatory gesture with his hands.
How many times was Rodrigo Ureña expelled from the Universitario?
Since arriving at the Ate club in 2023, Rodrigo Ureña has recorded four sendings off. Three of them are for assault. The first three were against César Vallejo, Carlos A. Mannucci and Alianza Atlético de Sullana when the “U” was a guest. This latest warning from Ureña is the first issued at the Monumental Stadium.
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Alianza Lima will request further sanctions dates for Rodrigo Ureña's controversial gesture
Before the game Alianza Lima vs. Alianza Atlético journalist Eduardo Combe said that Alianza Lima will submit a request to suspend Rodrigo Ureña not only for one appointment but for several days due to the controversial gesture he made.
“The information I have is that Alianza Lima will engage in a possible sanction against Rodrigo Ureña for the sign he made with his hand yesterday (Saturday) during his ejection,” he said during the Liga coverage 1 max.
When do Alianza Lima vs. play? University player, game that Rodrigo Ureña will miss?
The Peruvian football classic Alianza Lima vs. Universitario will have a new edition this Saturday, February 10th. The game is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. (Peruvian time) and will be played at the National Stadium.