Liga MX finally did something right. And incredibly enough, it affected the team that has most been favored in these kinds of decisions throughout the years. Ironically, many are complaining the punishment handed out was too severe and the league should’ve gone easier on América, with it going no further than a simple fine. But, what exacty happened and why did league officials come to this decision?
Before the start of the game, Santiago Solari’s coaching staff handed their Technical Secretary, Mario Peniche, the list of active players for the match in the lineup sheet (as they do before every match), which could’ve featured a total of 21 players, but in América’s case, only featured 20, as they had left striker Federico Viñas off said list accidentally, apparently.