Racing Club experienced a historic night in the Argentine Supercopa when referee Facundo Tello issued ten red cards, leading to the match being abandoned against Boca Juniors. Carlos Alcaraz's goal in the 118th minute secured a 2‑1 win for the visitors, but his provocative celebration sparked a flood of expulsions that left Boca with only four outfield players.

What happened in the 118th minute?

Alcaraz scored the winning goal and, in front of the Boca crowd, performed a celebration that ignited tempers. In the following seconds, Tello showed six red cards at once, five to Boca and one to Racing. Alcaraz himself was also sent off for a second foul. The referee also flashed a red to Jonathan Galván, who had not even entered the field.

How did the match end in abandonment?

Before the red‑card avalanche, Sebastián Villa (Boca) and Johan Carbonero (Racing) had already been expelled in the 95th minute after a scuffle. Alan Varela, from the home side, received his second yellow in the 100th minute and also had to leave. With Boca reduced to four players, the rules forbid continuation when a team has fewer than seven, so the game was halted.

What are the implications for the referee and the World Cup?

Facundo Tello, who has already overseen two group‑stage matches at the 2026 World Cup, will referee the quarter‑final between France and Morocco. His record shows over 2,000 yellows and 75 reds since 2012, making him a feared official. Teams must stay alert, as an additional yellow could cost them a place in the semi‑final.

How does this affect Racing Club in the league?

Despite the drama, Racing remains solid in the standings: 3rd in the Liga Profesional Argentina with 25 points, 7 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses from 16 games, and a recent form of WWDWW. The side has scored 16 goals and conceded 13, keeping a +3 goal difference. They sit 4 points behind leaders Boca Juniors. Their last result was a 1‑1 draw with Estudiantes de La Plata on 2025‑12‑14, preserving an unbeaten run in the last five matches.