Marcelo cried after he bent Luciano Sánchez leg into two during Copa Libertadores.
The 29-year-old footballer suffered the serious injury after a challenge by veteran left-back Marcelo, now playing for Brazil’s Fluminense.
His teammates initially believed he had broken his leg, but a medical report published by the club said it was a full dislocation.
The incident occurred as Marcelo, known for his footwork and exceptional skill, maneuvered his way past his opponents, unintentionally causing a shocking inj¥ry to Sanchez.
In a sequence of events that left spectators shocked, Marcelo’s supporting leg, while in mid-stride, landed heavily on Sanchez’s leg.
In a shocking event during the Copa Libertadores match between Fluminense and Argentinos Jrs, former Real Madrid player Marcelo caused a serious injury to Luciano Sánchez.
In the second half, with Argentinos Jrs leading 1-0 at Estadio Diego Armando Maradona in Buenos Aires, Marcelo dribbled past Luciano Sánchez, but as he brought down his supporting leg, he accidentally stomped on the Argentine defender’s leg. The impact caused Luciano Sánchez’s leg to bend inwards, leaving him writhing in pain on the field. The medical team rushed to his aid immediately to provide the necessary attention and care for the injured player. The unfortunate event unfolded as Marcelo, known for his deft footwork, was maneuvering past Sanchez. In an unexpected turn of events, the former Real Madrid man’s leading foot overshot the ball, striking the Argentine player forcefully on the shin. The impact was so severe that Sanchez’s leg twisted at a horrifying angle beneath him, causing him to collapse onto the pitch in excruciating pain.
