NewzCienciano secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Copa Sudamericana following a match against Botafogo at the Nilton Santos stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, August 20. The conclusion of the game was marked by a physical altercation involving Botafogo players and Cienciano head coach Horacio Melgarejo.
In response to the incident, Cienciano has initiated a significant, unspecified measure regarding the situation. The event has drawn attention due to the confrontation between the visiting coaching staff and the home team players during the tournament proceedings.
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