Luis Lobo Medina's record with Newell's and Unión before Saturday's clash | OneFootball

A positive precedent in Mendoza for Unión

The appointment has not gone unnoticed: Lobo Medina was the referee for Unión’s last win at the Bautista Gargantini. It was on June 5, 2024, when the Santa Fe side won 1-0 with a penalty goal from Adrián Balboa.

That match is a recent reference point for a clash that is being repeated in a decisive stage, now in the Torneo Apertura playoffs.

Lobo Medina’s numbers with Unión

The referee’s recent record with El Tatengue shows a fairly even trend, although with some positive results. In his most recent matches officiating them:

* Victory over Aldosivi by 1-0 in 2026.

* Goalless draw against Banfield in 2025.

* 1-1 draw against Newell’s Old Boys.

* 0-1 defeat against Racing Club.

* Wins over Independiente Rivadavia (2024), Sarmiento de Junín, and Central Córdoba de Santiago del Estero.

The record with Independiente Rivadavia

In the case of Independiente Rivadavia, the numbers with Lobo Medina are more extensive and varied, including matches both in the Primera División and the Primera Nacional.

Among the recent precedents, the following stand out:

* 2-1 victory over Sarmiento in 2026.

* Draws against Racing and Tigre in 2025.

* 2-2 draw against Estudiantes de La Plata.

* Defeat precisely against Unión in 2024.

His record shows a balanced pattern, with no clear trend, although there have been some disciplinary calls in certain matches.

One more detail in a heated series

With the match scheduled for Saturday at 9:30 p.m. in Mendoza, every detail matters in the buildup. The referee appointment is no minor matter, especially when there are recent precedents between the teams involved.

Unión already knows what it means to win with Lobo Medina in that setting. Now, they will try to repeat history in a clash where there is no margin for error and where any factor can tip the balance.

The round of 16 and its referees

Saturday, May 9

4:30 p.m. Talleres (Cba) – Belgrano (Cba)

Referee: Darío Herrera

Assistant 1: Facundo Rodríguez

Assistant 2: Pablo González

Fourth official: Bruno Amiconi

VAR: Hernán Mastrángelo

AVAR: Lucas Pardo

7:00 p.m. Boca Jrs – Huracán

Referee: Pablo Echavarría

Assistant 1: Cristian Navarro

Assistant 2: Juan Mamani

Fourth official: Pablo Giménez

VAR: Gastón Monzón Brizuela

AVAR: Diego Romero

9:30 p.m. Ind. Rivadavia (Mza) – Unión

Referee: Luis Lobo Medina

Assistant 1: Gabriel Chade

Assistant 2: Diego Martín

Fourth official: Bryan Ferreyra

VAR: Héctor Paletta

AVAR: Lucas Germanotta

9:30 p.m. Argentinos Jrs – Lanús

Referee: Leandro Rey Hilfer

Assistant 1: Maximiliano Del Yesso

Assistant 2: Erik Grunmann

Fourth official: Fernando Echenique

VAR: Facundo Tello

AVAR: Iván Núñez

Sunday, May 10

3:00 p.m. Rosario Central – Independiente

Referee: Yael Falcón Pérez

Assistant 1: Juan Pablo Belatti

Assistant 2: Diego Bonfá

Fourth official: Fabrizio Llobet

VAR: Lucas Novelli

AVAR: Mauro Ramos Errasti

5:00 p.m. Estudiantes (LP) – Racing Club

Referee: Sebastián Martínez

Assistant 1: Pablo Gualtieri

Assistant 2: Federico Cano

Fourth official: Franco Acita

VAR: José Carreras

AVAR: Sebastián Habib

7:00 p.m. River Plate – San Lorenzo

Referee: Sebastián Zunino

Assistant 1: Miguel Savorani

Assistant 2: Pablo Acevedo

Fourth official: Yamil Possi

VAR: Silvio Trucco

AVAR: Carlos Córdoba

9:30 p.m. Vélez – Gimnasia (LP)

Referee: Andrés Gariano

Assistant 1: Sebastián Raineri

Assistant 2: Juan Del Fueyo

Fourth official: Agustín Vegetti

VAR: Germán Delfino

AVAR: Gisela Trucco

7:00 p.m. River Plate – San Lorenzo

Referee: Sebastián Zunino

Assistant 1: Miguel Savorani

Assistant 2: Pablo Acevedo

Fourth official: Yamil Possi

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