Marcelo Vieiraa former Real Madrid player, could not contain his tears after cause serious injury in the leg of his rival during a Copa Libertadores match played on Tuesday at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium in Buenos Aires.
The unfortunate incident will leave the defender of Argentinos Juniors Luciano Sanchez without playing for a long time.
Marcelo, who now plays in Brazil with Fluminense, moved with the ball and, when trying to dribble past his rival, stepped on his calf and left Sánchez lying on the field, who was writhing in pain.
Subsequently, and after obtaining a direct red card, Marcelo left the pitch crying shortly before game time.
The multiple Champions League winner has apologized on social media as Sánchez undergoes surgery and begins his long road to recovery.
Initially, both teams feared that the defender had broken his leg, but the club’s medical report later confirmed that it was a complete dislocation.
After the unfortunate event, which took place in the 56th minute, the game ended with a tie at one.
According to media locals, Sánchez’s recovery time is estimated to be between eight and 12 months due to the severity of the injury.
The fans pointed out on social networks that Marcelo behaved like a gentleman on and off the pitch.
