Edwin Cardona tested positive for an alcohol test, according to Argentine press.

Edwin Cardona is in the eye of the storm. The Racing de Avellaneda player tested positive in a breathalyzer test on Tuesday, October 11, but the information only began to circulate in the Argentine press on Thursday.

According to TyC Sports and Olé, the Colombian midfielder was stopped by a police checkpoint at the intersection of Macacha Güemes and Juana Manso streets in Buenos Aires. The player had 1.81 grams of alcohol in his blood, which is more than triple the allowed limit (0.5).

According to the mentioned media outlets, the Colombian midfielder did not resist during the procedure and explained that he went out to eat with his partner and was stopped by the officers when leaving the restaurant. The player's vehicle and driver's license were both retained.

On the other hand, Racing de Avellaneda has not issued a statement regarding Edwin Cardona's situation, who entered the game in the 83rd minute in his team's victory over Atlético Tucumán on Monday, October 10. However, a sector of the 'Academia' fans booed the player for his performance on the field.

How is Racing doing in the Argentine Professional League?

The team led by Fernando Gago is in third place with 44 points, four points behind the leader Boca Juniors. Therefore, it is important to defeat Colón this Friday as visitors to stay in the fight for the title of the Professional League.