Facundo Tello to referee Boca’s Copa Argentina opener vs Gimnasia | OneFootball

Boca Juniors already knows who will be in charge of officiating their debut in the Round of 64 of the Copa Argentina. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has confirmed that Facundo Tello will be the main referee for the match against Gimnasia de Chivilcoy, which will take place this Tuesday, February 24 at 9:15 p.m. The chosen venue is the Estadio Padre Ernesto Martearena in Salta, where the team from La Ribera will look to start their journey towards the title on the right foot against the side that plays in the Torneo Federal A.

The appointment of Tello brings a touch of prestige and international experience to the “Xeneize” debut. The 43-year-old referee from Bahía Blanca, with a long career in the Professional League and World Cup experience in Qatar 2022, arrives with a unique background at the start of 2026. So far this season, he has already officiated five matches, alternating between domestic competitions and football in the Middle East, where he has been present in the leagues of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. His most recent appearance in the country was on February 13, in Independiente’s victory over Lanús.

For the club from La Ribera, Tello’s presence on the pitch brings mostly positive memories. In fact, Boca is the team he has refereed the most throughout his professional career, with a total of 38 matches. The record is clearly favorable for the blue and gold club, which under his supervision has achieved 22 wins, 9 draws, and only 7 losses. However, it has been almost a year since their last encounter: it was in May of last year, during a 1-1 draw against Tigre.

On the other side, Gimnasia de Chivilcoy is experiencing this match as a historic milestone. After establishing themselves in professional football following an outstanding campaign in the Federal A, the Buenos Aires team will face Tello’s refereeing for the first time. The “Lobo” arrives with the hope of causing an upset in Salta against a continental giant, in a match that will be broadcast live on TyC Sports and promises to draw a huge crowd of Xeneize fans in the north of the country.

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