The expulsion of Gonzalo Montiel in the last Super Classic between River and Boca continues to generate repercussions. This time, the protagonist was the journalist Horacio Pagani, who hurled an insult against the Millionaire's side during a television debate and was exposed because his microphone was still
on.
The episode occurred on a TyC Sports broadcast, when the driver Gastón Recondo gave the floor to the chronicler Juan Cortese to analyze the sanction that the soccer player received for his expulsion against Xeneize.
At that time, Pagani intervened outside the main exchange and said in a low voice: “I would give that motherfucker five dates.” The phrase was heard on the air and quickly spread on social networks, where it caused numerous reactions
Why Gonzalo Montiel received three suspension dates River's
defender was expelled by referee Nicolás Ramírez after committing an offense against Lautaro Blanco, who was advancing with the ball for Boca. The judge considered that the action deserved a direct red card
. Gonzalo Montiel's kick that resulted in direct red
Subsequently, the Disciplinary Court of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) decided to impose a three-game suspension on him
.
To substantiate the decision, the agency referred to Article 3 of the Disciplinary Code, which provides for differentiated sanctions depending on the seriousness of the offense: “At least one game of suspension for rough play and at least two games for serious rough play”.
What games will Montiel miss in River
The sanction represents a problem for Leonardo Ponzio's team in the decisive stage of the 2026 Clausura Tournament. Montiel will not be able to play in the round of 16 and would not be available for a possible quarter-final
.
In this way, the full-back would only have a chance of returning in a hypothetical semifinal, provided that River manages to advance in the competition.
In his absence, the coach must define who will occupy the position in the right sector of the defense. The main alternative is the Uruguayan Giovanni González, who already started the 2-0 win against Aldosiva, in Mar del Plata
