The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has confirmed that Nicolás Ramírez will be the referee for the final of the Clausura 2025 Playoffs. This decision settled one of the last organizational aspects of the grand final, which promises to be an intense showdown between two giants of Argentine football.
The full refereeing team that will accompany Ramírez in this decisive match is as follows: • Assistant Referee 1: Gabriel Chade • Assistant Referee 2: Maximiliano Del Yesso • Fourth official: Pablo Dóvalo • Fifth official: Mariana Dure • VAR: Hector Paletta • AVAR: Hernán Mastrángelo
The referee has solidified himself as one of the top options in national officiating for decisive matches, thanks to his consistency, presence, and handling of complex situations, which is why he was chosen to oversee a duel that will determine the champion of the tournament.
The final will feature Racing Club de Avellaneda and Estudiantes de La Plata, two teams with history, hierarchy, and a solid run through the Playoffs.
The match will be held on Saturday, the 13th, at the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades in Santiago del Estero, a neutral venue chosen once again by the AFA to host high-stakes finals.
An imposing atmosphere is expected, with a strong presence from both fanbases and a day charged with tension, emotion, and anticipation. In this context, the work of the refereeing team will be under special scrutiny, given the sporting and emotional weight that each decision on the field will carry.
