Pachuca was affected by Eduardo Bauermann's expulsion in the Clausura 2026 semifinals. The referee's decision was controversial, as the four points required to expel a player were not met. Bauermann's expulsion increased the controversy in the Liga MX and Pachuca presented an appeal for the Brazilian defender to be available for the return of the semifinals. However, the Arbitration Commission did not proceed with the appeal, increasing the injustice for the Tuzos. Bauermann's expulsion was a hard blow for Pachuca, as the Brazilian defender is one of the most important players on the team. The referee's decision was criticized by many, as it was considered that the four points required to expel a player were not met. The controversy in the Liga MX increased with Bauermann's expulsion and Pachuca was affected by the referee's decision. Bauermann's expulsion was a key moment in the game and Pachuca was affected by the referee's decision. The controversy in the Liga MX increased with Bauermann's expulsion and Pachuca was affected by the referee's decision.