Melero López to referee Osasuna-Atleti, Hernández Hernández on VAR
Atlético de Madrid knows the referee who will direct their match against Osasuna at El Sadar: Mario Melero López, from the Andalusian Committee. Melero López has refereed Atleti on 25 occasions, with a favorable balance of 15 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses.
In addition, during those matches, Atleti has had 7 penalties in their favor. However, this season, the Rojiblancos have not achieved victory with this referee, drawing 1-1 against Rayo Vallecano and losing 1-0 to Leganés.
The highlight of the refereeing appointment is the presence of Alejandro Hernández Hernández in the VAR. This referee comes from directing the Clásico, a match marked by controversial decisions.
During the Clásico, Hernández Hernández signaled a penalty in favor of Real Madrid, while other plays such as a possible handball by De Jong and a foul by Tchouaméni generated debate. Despite the controversy generated in the Clásico, the experience of Hernández Hernández in the VAR could be a positive factor to ensure justice in the Atleti match, providing peace of mind to the Colchoneros fans.
