Will there be a financial sanction for River?: The action of Eduardo Coudet that could mean a fine from Conmebol

River achieved a favorable result in Bogotá. The team led by Eduardo Coudet drew 0-0 against Independiente Santa Fe at El Campín, in the first leg of the round of 16 of the 2026 Copa Conmebol Sudamericana, and is well positioned for the return match at the Monumental.

However, the match left a situation that could generate an economic inconvenience for the club. During one of the hydration breaks, Coudet removed an ambient microphone installed on the substitutes' bench, an action that is not allowed by the competition's regulations.

Why could River be sanctioned by Conmebol?

Sound capture devices are part of the official television production of the matches, and their manipulation by team members is covered by Conmebol's rules.

For this reason, River could receive a financial fine in the coming days. According to the cited regulations, this type of infraction can result in penalties ranging from $3,000 to $10,000.

If the punishment is confirmed, the amount would be deducted from the income River receives from the financial prizes corresponding to its participation in the Copa Sudamericana.

The final determination will be in the hands of Conmebol's disciplinary bodies, which will need to analyze the report related to the match played in Colombia.