Libertadores: this will be the referee for the Junior vs. Palmeiras match
The referee appointment for the long-awaited debut of Junior de Barranquilla in the 2026 Copa Libertadores has undergone a last-minute change.
TL;DR
- Maximiliano Ramírez, an Argentine referee, will officiate Junior de Barranquilla's 2026 Copa Libertadores debut against Palmeiras.
- Ramírez replaces compatriot Facundo Tello, who suffered a knee injury.
- The new officiating team, entirely from Argentina, arrives in Cartagena on April 6th.
- The match will be held at the Estadio Jaime Morón León on April 8th at 7:30 PM.
- Junior is in a competitive Group F with Palmeiras, Cerro Porteño, and Sporting Cristal.
- Ticket sales are nearly exhausted, indicating strong fan support.