Former Real Madrid defender Marcelo, who plays for Brazil's Fluminense, seriously injured an opponent in the Libertadores Cup round of 16 game against Argentinos Juniors.
The meeting took place last night and ended in a 1-1 draw. In the 58th minute, the home team's defender Marcelo received a red card for a major foul on defender Luciano Sanchez. The former Madrid player accidentally broke the 29-year-old Argentine's leg while competing for the ball.
After an attack from the Brazilian, Sanchez's leg was dislocated in the knee area. According to doctors' assessments, the recovery time of the footballer will take about a year. The five-time Champions League winner himself realized the severity of the offense and left the field in tears.