Rafael Leão sent off in Portugal's 2-0 win against Chile
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Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Rafael Leão was sent off for punching an opponent during Portugal's 2-0 win over Chile in a World Cup warmup on June 6, 2026. The incident occurred after Leão got into an altercation with Chile defender Ivan Román just before halftime. Cristiano Ronaldo, who started the match, was substituted at halftime; Gonçalo Guedes scored first for Portugal in the 58th minute, followed by Bruno Fernandes in the 75th. Lucas Cepeda scored for Chile during stoppage time. Portugal prepares for its World Cup opener against Congo on June 17.
- •Rafael Leão sent off in first half for punching Ivan Román
- •Cristiano Ronaldo substituted at halftime
- •Gonçalo Guedes scored Portugal's opener
- •Bruno Fernandes added a second goal
- •Portugal plays Congo in World Cup opener on June 17
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"Portugal forward Rafael Leão was sent off for punching an opponent during a 2-0 win over Chile in a World Cup warmup on Saturday. Leão got into a heated altercation with Chile defender Ivan Román after he felt he had been fouled by a different opponent.
"Portugal forward Rafael Leão was sent off for punching an opponent during a 2-0 win over Chile in a World Cup warmup on Saturday.
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External links- ESPN SoccerJun 6, 2026, 9:31 PMLeão sent off for punching opponent in Portugal wi...
Portugal forward Rafael Leão was sent off for punching an opponent during a 2-0 win over Chile in a World Cup warmup on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 8:13 PMPortugal's Leão sent off for punching in World Cup warmup win over Chile
Portugal forward Rafael Leão was sent off for punching an opponent during a 2-0 win over Chile in a World Cup warmup on Saturday. Leão got into a heated altercation with Chile defender Ivan Román after he felt he had been fouled by a different opponent.
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