Darío Herrera, a 40-year-old referee from Argentina, has been appointed to officiate the highly anticipated Copa Libertadores final between Palmeiras and Flamengo, set to take place on November 29 in Lima, Peru.
Darío Humberto Herrera is a seasoned official known for his experience in South American football. He became a FIFA referee in 2015 and hails from Neuquén, Argentina. Over the years, he has gained a solid reputation by officiating important matches within various Conmebol competitions, including both the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana. His approach tends to emphasize the flow of the game, and he is recognized for issuing cards when players delay the restart of play or protest decisions.
Herrera’s refereeing career began in 2013 in the Argentine Championship, and during this year’s Libertadores, he has officiated in six matches, including notable encounters such as Barcelona-Ecuador’s 3-0 victory over Corinthians and Flamengo’s 1-0 win against Internacional.
In the context of Palmeiras and Flamengo, Herrera has previously presided over matches involving both clubs. He has a perfect record when it comes to officiating Palmeiras games, overseeing wins against Delfin, Deportivo Táchira, and Sporting Cristal. Similarly, he has never presided over a loss for Flamengo, having officiated their matches against Olimpia, Millonarios, and Internacional, all resulting in favorable outcomes.
The officiating team for the final match will include:
– Referee: Darío Humberto Herrera (Argentina)
– Assistant 1: Cristian Gonzalo Navarro (Argentina)
– Assistant 2: José Miguel Savorani (Argentina)
– Fourth Official: Maximiliano Nicolás Ramírez (Argentina)
– VAR: Héctor Alberto Paletta (Argentina)
– AVAR 1: Santiago Fernández Gandini (Uruguay)
– AVAR 2: Jorge Ignacio Baliño (Argentina)
– AVAR 3: Christian Fred Ferreyra Fernández (Uruguay)
– Fifth Official: Martín Sebastián Soppi San Martin (Uruguay)
With all eyes on the refereeing team and their track record, both teams will be looking to make their mark in this prestigious tournament final. The anticipation surrounding Herrera’s performance adds another layer of excitement to an already thrilling matchup.