The red card was given to Barros for a handball, which occurred after he was pressured by Renato Kayser. The referee consulted the VAR and decided to give Barros a red card, leaving him as the last player on the field. The opposing team, Vitória, then asked for a red card.
The Vasco players argued that the ball had hit Kayser's arm before Barros touched it, but the referee signaled a normal play. The incident caused confusion and a tumult in the Vasco dressing room, with police and security personnel being called in to intervene. The Vasco players, including director of football Admar Lopes, technical director Felipe, and other staff members, were involved in the confrontation with the referee and security personnel.
The referee of the video assistant referee (VAR) reviewed the play and decided to give Barros a red card. The Vasco players will now have to play the rest of the match with ten men, which could significantly impact their chances of progressing in the competition.