In the Spotlight: Busquets Ferrer and Atleti
Atlético de Madrid is preparing for its visit to Mestalla, where they will face Valencia on matchday 25 of LaLiga. The referee appointment has fallen to Mateo Busquets Ferrer, a young Mallorcan referee who is in his second season in the elite of Spanish football.
The curious fact is that Busquets Ferrer has only refereed the first team of Atlético on one occasion, in the derby against Real Madrid at the Metropolitano. That match, which ended in a 1-1 draw thanks to a goal from Correa in added time, was marked by tension and the expulsion of Llorente.
However, what is most striking is that Busquets Ferrer has refereed Atlético de Madrid B more often than the first team. Los rojiblancos hope that this statistic does not influence their performance at Mestalla, where they will be looking for a crucial victory for their aspirations in the competition.
We trust in the referee’s professionalism and the dedication of our players to overcome this new challenge. The team travels with the hope of bringing joy to the fans and adding three important points in this decisive stretch of the season. Come on, Atleti!
