Conmebol failure: River is finalist of the Copa Libertadores and Gallardo received a very light penalty

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After a long wait, of twists and turns and rumors crossed, the Conmebol announced the ruling that had in vilo South American football. As expected, did not give course to the request of Gremio, so it will River the finalist of the Copa Libertadores that will face Boca. Yes, the Superfinal is confirmed. But the other issue that worried River was the sanction to Marcelo Gallardo. The Disciplinary Tribunal decided to apply to the Muñeco a suspension of four games and a fine of 50 thousand dollars.

According to the resolution, the coach will not be able to attend the stadium in the next match of the Copa Libertadores, that is, he will not be at the Bombonera next week for the final leg. "This prohibition of access to the stadium includes the prohibition to communicate by any means with its Technical Corps, Officials and Players", details the third article of the opinion.

After complying with this first penalty, Gallardo must be out of the bench of substitutes in three other meetings of Conmebol, although he does have permission to attend the stadium. In this way, the Muñeco will say present in the Monumental for the rematch but will not be able to occupy a place in the bench of substitutes or communicate with his players.