Pepe, playing for Porto, was shown a red card for brutally kneeing opponent David Jurasek during a match against arch-rivals Benfica in the Portuguese Super Cup.
Benfica won the match 2-0, securing their ninth Portuguese Super Cup title, with goals from Angel Di Maria and Petar Musa.
Pepe’s red card was given in the 90th minute of the match, adding to his history of aggressive play and previous instances of being sent off for violent behavior.
The incident occurred while Pepe was jostling with Jurasek for the ball, and he used his knee to strike the Czech footballer’s rear.
Pepe’s aggressive defending has often led to disciplinary issues, including being sent off in previous matches for violent behavior.
Porto’s next game is against Moreirense in the Primeira Liga, with the team aiming to dethrone Benfica from their top position by the end of the season.
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