Heads up, Boca: ref confirmed for clásico with Independiente | OneFootball

The Professional Football League announced the officials for Matchday 14 of the 2026 Apertura Tournament, and it has now been confirmed who will referee the clásico between Boca and Independiente this Saturday, April 11, at La Bombonera.

Argentine football’s governing body revealed who the officials will be for the 14th round of the local championship. Among those appointed, Andrés Merlos will be in charge of officiating the match that will take place at Alberto J. Armando Stadium. The referee will be assisted by Lucas Novelli on VAR.

Andrés Merlos will be the main referee and will be accompanied by assistants Sebastián Raineri and Diego Bonfa. Matías Billone will be the fourth official, while Lucas Novelli and Mariano Ascenzi will be on VAR. The match’s head referee has overseen a total of 17 matches involving the Xeneize. The record of results (counting only regulation time) is as follows:

Boca host the Rojo at La Bombonera.

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