Coudet’s on‑field tirade vs Santos Borré sparks fine risk

During the Copa Sudamericana clash between Independiente Santa Fe and River, coach Eduardo Coudet erupted at Colombian striker Rafael Santos Borré, later substituting him at the 61st minute, while the bench removal of mandatory microphones could cost River a fine of $3,000 to $10,000.

Bench clash and on‑field exchange

Durante the first‑half hydration pause Coudet walked over to Borré to speak. Images captured an efusive exchange, though the exact words remain unclear. The Colombian responded, and the confrontation unfolded in front of the Independiente Santa Fe crowd.

At the start of the second half the dispute reignited as Coudet addressed the Colombian again. In the heated moment the Millonario boss, known as Chacho, shouted the blunt command “Cerrá el c***”. The phrase was captured by broadcast cameras.

The argument did not derail the match; both men returned to their roles as the Copa Sudamericana continued. At the 61st minute Coudet replaced Borré with Thiago Almada, signalling a tactical shift despite the earlier clash.

Before exiting the field, Borré and Coudet exchanged a handshake, a brief gesture that suggested the dispute had been settled. The Millonario coach then refocused on the game as the Colombian striker left the pitch.

Sanction risk and previous incidents

In a separate incident Coudet also removed the microphones that CONMEBOL mandates on the benches. DE LA RIVER UNA decision may expose the club to an economic sanction ranging from $3,000 to $10,000. The microphone removal occurred during the same first‑half hydration pause that sparked the verbal clash.

River is not new to such episodes; in the group stage teammate Facundo Colidio pushed a transmission camera during a match against RB Bragantino in Brazil. Both incidents involved interference with broadcast equipment, highlighting procedural breaches alongside on‑field tension.