Conmebol picks rookie referee for Flamengo v Cusco in Libertadores | OneFootball

José Javier Burgos, from Uruguay, will officiate this Tuesday’s match (26)

Conmebol announced this weekend the officiating crew for Flamengo vs. Cusco (PER), in the final round of the Copa Libertadores group stage. Tuesday’s match (26) will be refereed by 39-year-old Uruguayan José Javier Burgos. The official has never refereed a Mengão match in his career.

José Javier Burgos is working in the Copa Libertadores for the first time in his career in 2026. So far, he has officiated four matches. In fact, two Brazilian clubs have already played in matches refereed by the Uruguayan official: Deportivo La Guaira (VEN) 0x0 Fluminense and Always Ready (BOL) 1×2 Mirassol.

HAS JOSÉ JAVIER BURGOS ALREADY BEEN AT THE MARACANÃ IN 2026?

Although he has never taken charge of a Flamengo match, José Javier Burgos has already worked at one of the club’s games this year, and the memory is not one of the best for the fans. The Uruguayan served as fourth official in the second leg of the Recopa Sudamericana, in which Lanús (ARG) were crowned champions at the Maracanã after extra time.

SO, WHO WILL BE PART OF THE OFFICIATING CREW ALONGSIDE BURGOS?

Besides Burgos, other Uruguayans will be involved in Flamengo’s match this Tuesday (26). Pablo Llarena and Hector Bergalo will be the assistant referees, while Mathias de Armas will serve as fourth official. Finally, the VAR team will consist of Cristhian Ferreyra and Richard Trindad.

AFTER ALL, WHEN IS FLAMENGO VS. CUSCO?

Already qualified for the round of 16 of the Libertadores, Flamengo will try to remain unbeaten in the competition this Tuesday (26), starting at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time, against Cusco at the Maracanã. The match will, of course, have full coverage from Coluna do Fla on the website, social media, and YouTube.

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