
The Ecuadorian was sent off by referee Daniel Siebert for a foul on Gladbach midfielder Julian Weigl in added time (90+4') in the Bundesliga match against Borussia Mönchengladbach on Sunday (2-2).
Bayer 04 have accepted the verdict and it therefore takes effect. That means Piero Hincapie will miss the next Bundesliga away game at VfL Bochum on Saturday 27 May (kick-off: 15.30 CEST) as well as the first two Bundesliga fixtures in the 2023/24 season.

Ecuador international Piero Hincapie, who moved to Arsenal FC on loan from Bayer 04 Leverkusen for the 2025/26 season, will join the English champions permanently on 1 July 2026.
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro will lead a club delegation to Brazil from July 2-6 for a program of partner engagement, community activities and football development initiatives across São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
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In glorious sunshine and temperatures of around 30 degrees Celsius, the Bayer 04 Women have begun their preparations for the new season. With a relaxed first session at the Kurtekotten training centre, coach Roberto Pätzold’s team became the first Bundesliga side to resume training after a 37-day break.
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Black and Red stand out. Under the slogan ‘Diversity under the Cross’, Bayer 04 took part in Pride on the Rhine at the weekend alongside the queer fan club “Bayer 04 Junxx”. The club mascot, Brian the Lion, and several members of staff were also in attendance, championing diversity and solidarity.
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