OTD E0137 — 17 Mar 1971: The Battle of La Bombonera — 19 Sent Off in One Libertadores Match

17 Mar 1971: Boca Juniors vs Sporting Cristal at La Bombonera ended with 19 players sent off, arrests, hospitalizations, and one of the ugliest nights in Copa Libertadores history. This episode tells the story of the match, the brawl, the three players who escaped red cards, the police crackdown, and the wider culture of violence that gave South American football such a dark reputation in that era.Ideas: [email protected]