Bryan León Muñiz has 16 goals with Medellín this year, including the Colombian Cup, Sudamericana and the League. Photo courtesy: YouTube screenshot ” width=”1920″ height=”1080″ srcset=”https://www.teleantioquia.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Diseno-sin-titulo-28.png 1920w, https://www.teleantioquia.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Diseno-sin-titulo-28-300×169.png 300w, https://www.teleantioquia.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Diseno-sin-titulo-28-1024×576.png 1024w, https://www.teleantioquia.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Diseno-sin-titulo-28-768×432.png 768w, https://www.teleantioquia.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Diseno-sin-titulo-28-1536×864.png 1536w” sizes=”(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px”/>
Bryan León Muñiz has 16 goals with Medellín this year, including the Colombian Cup, Sudamericana and the League. Photo courtesy: YouTube screenshot
The classic paisa ended in controversy, coach Juárez’s celebration for qualification to the final of the Colombia Cup provoked the Medellín fans and Some tried to get onto the field to attack him. The players also made gestures towards the stands where the ‘red’ fans were as they went down to the tunnel that takes them to the dressing rooms.
But during the match, there was an expression from Bryan León, an Independiente Medellín player, that was recorded and even caught the attention of the VAR who later reviewed it.
😳 UNUSUAL what happened in the classic Copa paisa: the judge had sent off Álvaro Angulo for hitting Brayan León, but in the VAR they showed León celebrating his rival’s red card, the judge understood that León simulated and retracted of your decision! pic.twitter.com/AK97iVm6Oa
— LaTitular.com (@LaTitularcom) November 18, 2024
At minute 25, in the middle of an argument between players from the two teams who complained to the referee for a foul, Muñoz fell to the floor due to an alleged blow that Álvaro Angulo hit him in the face and for which he received the red card.
Brayan León, Colombian professional soccer you wouldn’t understand pic.twitter.com/pWwSucwt3t
— The League + 🏆🌎 (@LeagueOfi) November 18, 2024
The referee was called by the VAR, he reviewed and realized that it was a simulation by the forward who tried to scam him, made mocking gestures and celebrated that the rival was sent off.
The central judge reversed the decision and changed the red card to the yellow card, Angulo continued on the field of play.
The controversial thing is that Bryan León was not sanctioned for the gesture or the simulation, so the opinions on social networks were immediate.
Brayan León simulating a blow to the face and making fun of the referee is a shame. As shameful as the DIM’s appeal to the CAS
Of such a suit…such… pic.twitter.com/rBqTsjRWRz— Jose Molinares Campillo (@JoseMolinaresC1) November 18, 2024
THE PHOTO OF THE MATCH…. 😅
Brayan León with his celebration after the red card shown to Angulo, gives himself away, the VAR calls him and the judge retracts his decision.
INCREDIBLE. pic.twitter.com/knDvxbJVhM
— Dilan Orjuela (@DilanOrjuela5) November 18, 2024
What do you think about this individual about Juarez is unpresentable But not a single word about Brayan León who will be more unpresentable than disgusting… pic.twitter.com/04Nsjd6IC5
— walo🇳🇬🏳️ (@walo1989_1) November 18, 2024
One of Brayan León’s many childish things… I think he must have more yellow cards than goals in the DIM, without exaggeration.
— Jhonatan Martínez (@JaMartinez96) November 18, 2024
This is not the first time that the ‘red’ player has made provocative or inappropriate gestures. In previous classics he celebrated the Nacional fans who were in the south stand, kissing the crest of the shirt, and in another, he grabbed his private parts.
The DIM fans celebrating the cups did not win by desk, Brayan León has them as sons, Chicó had more balls, we reached the quarterfinals of Sudamericana, they put a traffic signal on Morelos, we beat Dorlan’s Envigado etc etc etc pic.twitter.com/LDK68yEpKR
— 𝑺𝒊𝒚𝒆𝒊 (@CJ_SDVSF) November 18, 2024
Total confidence in ’27’. Nobody but him knows how to play these types of games.
Brayan León: 4 scores vs Nacional the last 4 classics (with that celebration) pic.twitter.com/Pq9nmVdGLw
— Yulian’t (@yuliusx_) October 30, 2024
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#image #left #Antioquian #classic #Bryan #León #Muñiz #sanctioned
– How does Bryan León plan to address criticisms regarding his sportsmanship following the Copa Paisa match?
### Interview with Bryan León Muñiz: Reflecting on the Controversial Copa Paisa Classic
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Bryan. Congratulations on your performance this season, and a notable 16 goals across various competitions! Let’s dive into the recent Copa Paisa match that has sparked quite a discussion.
**Bryan León:** Thank you! It’s great to be here. Yes, it has been an intense season for us.
**Editor:** During the match, there was a significant moment involving your actions after a foul by Álvaro Angulo. Can you explain what was going through your mind during that incident?
**Bryan León:** It was a heated moment, as often happens in classic matches like this one. I felt a blow to the face, and it was instinctive for me to go down. However, I acknowledge that my reaction might have seemed exaggerated in the heat of the moment.
**Editor:** The VAR review reversed the referee’s initial red card decision. What was your reaction when you saw the referee change his mind, especially given you faced scrutiny for simulating the foul?
**Bryan León:** Honestly, I was surprised. I didn’t expect the VAR to have that impact. I shouldn’t have celebrated the red card, and I can see how that could be viewed as unsportsmanlike. It was a complex situation, and I respect the referee’s authority.
**Editor:** Many fans took to social media to criticize your actions, stating it undermines sportsmanship. How do you address those who believe such behavior is unacceptable?
**Bryan León:** I understand the fans’ frustration. Soccer is an emotional sport, and we, as players, sometimes make mistakes. While I value winning and our team’s success, I also recognize that my actions can influence how people view the game and us as athletes. I’ll work on being more measured in the future.
**Editor:** With the final of the Copa Colombia approaching, how do you plan to focus on the upcoming matches amid all the controversy?
**Bryan León:** It’s important for us to focus on the team’s objectives. We need to put this behind us and concentrate on training and preparing for the final. Every match is a new opportunity, and we need to stay united as a team.
**Editor:** Before we wrap up, is there anything you’d like to say to the fans and the skeptics out there?
**Bryan León:** I appreciate the support from our true fans. To those who are skeptical, I hope to earn your respect through my performance on the pitch. I want to focus on helping my team win and improving my game. Thank you!
**Editor:** Thank you, Bryan, for your time and insights. Best of luck in the upcoming match!
**Bryan León:** Thank you!
