César Farías, head coach of Barcelona SC, received a red card during a tense moment in the 1-1 draw against Botafogo, which occurred in Guayaquil at the Monumental Banco Pichincha stadium. The incident happened when Farías had a dispute with Botafogo's defender Alexander Barboza, leading to an altercation that caught the attention of referee Wilmar Roldán, who issued the red card after Farías reportedly pushed Barboza and exchanged aggressive words.

This incident marks another chapter in Farías' controversial coaching career, as it isn't the first time he has found himself in disputes during matches. Previously, while coaching Aucas, he was involved in conflicts with players from Delfín, which has now resurfaced in discussions following the latest event at the Monumental. The timing of his expulsion raises questions about his management style and whether it will impact the team's performance in future matches.

Barcelona SC's coaching staff has tried to manage tensions stemming from the incident, with Grenddy Perozo, the team's assistant coach, providing internal commentary to downplay the situation. With Farías set to miss the rematch against Botafogo, the team must now regroup and strategize without their head coach, which could significantly influence their approach in the upcoming game.