Nahuel Viñas' first time in charge at Brigadier López v San Miguel | OneFootball

Colón, coming in high spirits after winning in Paraná, will have Nahuel Viñas as referee for the first time in an official match when they host San Miguel.

Colón already has everything set for this Saturday’s match at 7 p.m. against San Miguel, on Matchday 8 of Primera Nacional’s Zone A. In recent hours it was confirmed that the referee will be Nahuel Viñas, who will be making his absolute debut officiating the Sabalero.

The officiating crew will be made up of Iván Núñez and Emanuel Serrale as assistant referees, while Franco Rioja will serve as fourth official.

Colón arrives on the rise

The red-and-black side is going through one of its best spells in the tournament. The 2-0 win over Patronato at Presbítero Bartolomé Grella not only meant three key points, but also a return to the top spots.

With confidence growing and performances improving, Colón will try to make home advantage count and hold on to its place among the main contenders.

Although he has no prior history with Colón, Nahuel Viñas arrives with numbers that paint a clear profile. So far in 2026, he has officiated three matches and shown 16 yellow cards, reflecting a strict approach.

Looking more broadly, in 2025 he handled 19 regular-season matches with 79 yellow cards and eight red cards, in addition to one playoff clash with seven bookings. In 2024, his record was 18 matches, with 68 yellows and 10 reds.

Previous history with the opponent

There is, however, a record with San Miguel. Viñas officiated them on two occasions, both away against Racing de Córdoba. The outcome was not favorable for the Trueno Verde, with a 1-0 defeat in September 2024 and a 1-1 draw in April 2025.

One more detail ahead of a key match

The clash at the Brigadier López shapes up as an important test for Colón, who will look to confirm their resurgence. Viñas’ debut with the Sabalero adds an extra element to a buildup already full of expectation, in a match where the points could be decisive in staying near the top.

With the momentum of their latest victory and the backing of their fans, Colón will try to take another firm step toward their goal of challenging near the top of the Primera Nacional.

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