Luis Abram received a kick to the face: Nico López was expelled for aggression.

The outlook was favorable for Tigres UANL in their visit to Cruz Azul, as they were winning with Jesús Dueñas' goal in the first half. However, things changed in the second half: Nico López made a miscalculation, kicked Luis Abram in the face, and was expelled after VAR review.

The Uruguayan forward had been one of the most dangerous in the 'Felinos' offense, so he was constantly sought after by his teammates. Precisely, as the clock approached 56 minutes, Javier Aquino sent a powerful throw-in into the box, where the 'Diente' was positioned.

However, the pass did not reach its destination, as Luis Abram was able to anticipate and win the header, but the outcome was not positive for his interests. When fighting for the loose ball, Nico López couldn't stop his left leg and kicked the Peruvian defender directly in the face.

The defender fell abruptly on the turf and the Uruguayan player went to help him, although that did not prevent referee Fernando Hernández Gómez from showing him the yellow card. The medical assistance immediately entered, as the Cruz Azul player had suffered a cut and was bleeding. There was concern at the Estadio Azteca.

A couple of minutes later, the referee of the match was called by VAR and, after a thorough analysis, determined the expulsion of Nico López. Miguel 'Piojo' Herrera, Tigres' coach, was not satisfied with the decision and protested vehemently, which also earned him a red card. Tension starts to be noticeable in the match.