Hugo Rodallega confessed what happened with Teófilo Gutiérrez after a strong clash on the field
One of the most commented episodes of the eighth matchday of Colombian professional football took place at the El Campín stadium, the scene of Independiente Santa Fe's 2-1 victory over Junior de Barranquilla. Beyond the result and the points at stake, the focus shifted to a strong verbal clash between two references of national football: Hugo Rodallega and Teófilo Gutiérrez.
TL;DR
- Hugo Rodallega and Teófilo Gutiérrez had a strong verbal exchange during a match.
- The incident occurred in the 83rd minute of the game.
- Teófilo Gutiérrez fell, and Rodallega reproached him for what he considered an exaggeration.
- Teammates intervened to de-escalate the situation.
- Rodallega stated that the altercation remained on the field and was a result of their passion for football.
- He also mentioned that Gutiérrez likes to be more "media-friendly" and provoke.