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WATCH: Is this the year's worst tackle?

Roberto Siucho Nero was sent off during Universitario de Deportes's crushing 5-2 defeat to Melgar, after turning in a contender for 2016's most brutal challenge.

Roberto Siucho Nero might just have won the award for 2016's worst tackle!

The Universitario de Deportes defender made a truly brutal challenge during his side's 5-2 loss to Melgar, earning himself a red card in the process.

Watch the video above but, be warned, it's not for the squeamish.