River Plate defender Gonzalo Montiel was escorted off the pitch by security personnel after receiving a red card during the Superclasico against Boca Juniors on Sunday.
The incident occurred in the heated Buenos Aires derby, one of football's most intense rivalries. Montiel's dismissal came at a crucial moment in the match, though specific details regarding the minute or the nature of the offense were not immediately disclosed in the initial report.
Reuters images showed security staff surrounding the Argentina international as he made his way toward the tunnel, a testament to the volatile atmosphere that often accompanies encounters between the two Argentine giants.
The Superclasico, contested at Boca's La Bombonera stadium, once again lived up to its reputation for high drama and fierce competition between the country's most successful clubs.
