They're Going All Out Against Jermein Peña After His Expulsion in Libertadores: 'He Ruined Everything for Us'
Junior de Barranquilla suffered another defeat in their third appearance in the group stage of the 2026 Copa Libertadores. The Barranquilla team lost to Sporting Cristal in Peru by a score of 2-0 and complicated their intentions in the continental competition.
TL;DR
- Junior de Barranquilla lost 2-0 to Sporting Cristal in Peru, complicating their Copa Libertadores campaign.
- Defender Jermein Peña received a red card in the 20th minute, which players and fans believe ruined the match.
- Goalkeeper Mauro Silveira expressed extreme disappointment, calling Peña's expulsion a 'great fault' and a 'lack of respect'.
- Silveira acknowledged the red card was justified and made winning against Sporting Cristal with one less player nearly impossible.
- Peña's expulsion has also led to fan criticism on social media, with some speculating about 'bets' or calling him 'clumsy'.
- Junior now faces pressure to win upcoming matches to avoid early elimination.