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AFA Names Referees and VAR Teams for Clausura Octavos as Ramírez Draws Riestra–Barracas

The federation confirmed extra time followed by penalties for ties in this knockout round.

Overview

  • La Liga Profesional released the full officiating crews, including VAR and AVAR, for all round-of-16 matches scheduled from November 22 to 26.
  • Nicolás Ramírez will referee Deportivo Riestra vs. Barracas Central on Monday, November 24 at 17:00, a selection widely noted given his recent high-profile assignments.
  • Facundo Tello will oversee Racing vs. River, Sebastián Zunino will take charge at La Bombonera for Boca vs. Talleres, and Andrés Merlos will handle Vélez vs. Argentinos.
  • Pablo Dóvalo has been assigned to Rosario Central vs. Estudiantes, with designated VAR officials named for each fixture.
  • All ties are single elimination at the higher-seeded club’s stadium, with 30 minutes of extra time and, if necessary, penalty shootouts.