Darío Herrera's record officiating Unión | OneFootball

Unión will cross paths again with Darío Herrera, a referee with whom it has favorable numbers. This Friday, starting at 5:15 p.m., it will host Deportivo Riestra.

Unión already has a referee for its Matchday 13 fixture in Zone A of the Apertura Tournament: it will be Darío Herrera, who will take charge of this Friday’s match against Deportivo Riestra at the 15 de Abril stadium, starting at 5:15 p.m.

The officiating team will be completed by Julio Fernández and Matías Balmaceda as assistant referees, while Luis Martínez will be the fourth official. In the VAR booth will be Fabricio Llobet along with Belén Bevilacqua as AVAR.

Unión, between recovery and necessity

Unión’s current situation brings together opposing feelings. The recent victory over Agropecuario in the Copa Argentina brought major relief, not only because of the result but also because of the way it happened: a solid 2-0 that allowed Leonardo Madelón’s team to advance to the next round and leave behind an uncomfortable run.

But on the domestic front, the blow suffered against Defensa y Justicia still weighs heavily. The defeat in Florencio Varela not only impacted the standings, but also the team’s performance, raising doubts that it will look to clear up quickly.

In that context, the clash against Riestra presents itself as a concrete opportunity to reposition and not lose ground in the fight for qualification.

Numbers that work in Unión’s favor with Darío Herrera

If there is one aspect that can add confidence, it is the history with Herrera. The referee has officiated Unión on 28 occasions, with a positive record: 11 wins, 12 draws, and just 5 losses.

It is a statistic that, while not decisive, does show a favorable trend for the red-and-white side whenever this referee has been in charge.

A memory that connects past and present

The first Unión match under Herrera’s refereeing dates back to September 29, 2013, when the Santa Fe team beat Ferro 3-2 in what was then the Primera Nacional. That afternoon, the goals were scored by Nicolás Correa, Brahian Alemán, and Sebastián Palacios.

As a striking detail, Ignacio Arce started in that match, now Deportivo Riestra’s goalkeeper and a likely key figure in this Friday’s clash, bringing a curious crossover of stories full circle.

The most recent precedent

The last time Herrera officiated Unión was on November 9, 2025, in the goalless draw against Barracas Central, also at the 15 de Abril stadium, in the Clausura Tournament.

With this outlook, Unión is preparing for a match that could prove decisive. The emotional boost left by the Copa Argentina now needs to be confirmed in the domestic tournament, where the demands are immediate.

With a favorable track record under Herrera’s officiating and the support of its fans, Madelón’s team will try to take a firm step toward securing qualification and regaining certainty in the final stretch of the championship.

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