🚩 Sánchez Martínez to referee the Basque derby in the Copa

The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has officially announced the referee appointments for the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals.

The much-anticipated Basque derby between Athletic Club and Real Sociedad, which will take place this Wednesday, February 11th at 21:00, will feature a fully qualified refereeing team for such a significant match. The Murcian José María Sánchez Martínez has been chosen to officiate the match on the pitch at San Mamés.

Considered one of the best-performing referees on the national scene, Sánchez Martínez will be assisted on the sidelines by Raúl Cabañero and Juan José López.

In charge of the VAR will be the experienced Mario Melero López, who will be assisted by Daniel Jesús Trujillo as AVAR. They will be responsible for reviewing any controversial actions from the video arbitration room in Las Rozas to avoid clear errors.

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