Gremio and Internacional's Copa Libertadores clash descended into chaos after both sets of players sparked a massive on-field brawl in Brazil.
Both sides were 0-0 deep into the second half before rival players confronted one another, which also resulted in substitutes charging head-on into the brawl.
Even Gremio boss Renato Portaluppi was involved in the ensuing brawl before rival players were eventually separated from one another.
According to Republic World, two players were immediately sent off for their respective involvements in the chaotic scuffle.
Gremio's Pepe, Luciano da Rocha Neves, Caio Henrique Oliveira Silva and Paulo Miranda all received red cards.
Meanwhile, Internacional's Edenilson, Moises Roberto Barbosa, Victor Cuesta and Bruno Conceicao Praxedes were all sent marching down the tunnel.
The eight dismissals set a new record for the most number of red cards shown in a single Copa Libertadores clash.
Both clubs are reportedly set to face 'heavy sanctions' for their players' roles in the heated altercation.
The match, which was a Group E clash in the Copa Libertadores, ended 0-0 at the Arena do Gremio in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul.
The Copa Libertadores also hit the headlines this week after Emmanuel Adebayor was sent off for a 'flying karate kick' in Olimpia's 2-1 win over Defensa.
The South American club competition has been 'suspended indefinitely' due to the outbreak of the coronavirus.
Football in Europe may be off, but at least this gives us chance to catch up with goings on around the world.— FourFourTwo (@FourFourTwo) March 13, 2020
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