Nahuel Guzmán receives red card for assaulting referee in Leagues Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 4:58 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Nahuel Guzmán was sent off for assaulting the referee during the Leagues Cup group stage match on August 11, 2026. The incident occurred late in the game when Guzmán shoved match official Barton after a foul was called. Despite Guzmán's claims that he did not see the referee, the decision stood, leading to his furious departure from the field. He is already under potential suspension for previous disciplinary actions, and this incident may result in additional sanctions.
- •Guzmán saw red in the final minutes of the match.
- •He pushed referee Barton after a foul was called.
- •Guzmán exited the field displaying visible anger.
- •He could face additional sanctions beyond a seven-match suspension.
- 4:58 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Lost his head! Nahuel Guzmán saw red for assaulting the referee
"Nahuel Guzmán never seems to get tired of being at the center of controversy, and tonight he saw red again—for assaulting the referee!"El Patón" completely lost his head at the end of the Leagues ...
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