About Carlos Zambrano's Red Cards with Peru
The temperamental central defender of the Peruvian national team, Carlos Zambrano, received the opportunity from Juan Reynoso to start against Morocco, but at the 79th minute, he received a red card that prevented him from finishing the match.
His expulsion occurred after disputing a ball with Moroccan midfielder Sofiane Boufal, whom he kicked on the ground, generating a brawl that ended with the referee's decision to show them both the red card.
'El León' has a history of being a very aggressive player, which has often led to him being sent off the field, but he doesn't actually have a large collection of red cards with the Peruvian national team.
How Many Red Cards Does Carlos Zambrano Have with Peru?
According to information compiled by the Twitter account 'Son Datos No Opiniones', Carlos Zambrano has a total of six red cards in 67 matches with the Peruvian national team, an average of approximately one expulsion every 11 games.
| Carlos Zambrano - Expulsions | Minute |
| Panama 1-0 Peru | 23 |
| Colombia 2-0 Peru | 70 |
| Iraq 0-2 Peru | 90 |
| Chile 2-1 Peru | 20 |
| Peru 2-4 Brazil | 89 |
| Morocco 0-0 Peru | 79 |
Zambrano expressed regret for not completing the match
In post-match statements, the Alianza Lima player spoke about why the referee sent him off the field. "He assaulted me first. I approached him and made contact with his body. I complained to the referee and he told me that for responding like that, he was sending me off. Very sorry because I was doing a good job, just like my teammates, but it's done", he mentioned to Movistar Deportes.
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