Sportivo Luqueño faces crisis after Copa Paraguay exit

Sportivo Luqueño has been eliminated from the Copa Paraguay following a 0-2 defeat against Recoleta in the quarter-finals. The match was marked by an early red card for Facundo Wiechniak in the 20th minute, leaving the team with ten men for much of the contest.

Coach Lucas Barrios addressed the loss and the club's current instability, stating that while the team aims to be competitive, his primary mandate is ensuring the club's permanence in the First Division. Barrios also commented on officiating consistency, noting that while he acknowledged the validity of the red card, he questioned why certain incidents are reviewed via VAR in some matches but not others.

Club President Daniel Rodríguez expressed support for the coaching staff while acknowledging the frustration of the fans. Rodríguez emphasized that regardless of officiating tensions, the club must focus on sporting results to overcome its current situation as it nears the relegation zone.