The performance of Luis Lobo Medina in Barracas Central's victory over Banfield has generated criticism and controversy. The referee made several mistakes that influenced the course of the match, which has been interpreted as a symptom of the degradation of refereeing in Argentine football.
Among the most questioned decisions is a controversial penalty called in favor of Barracas Central, which was later overturned after VAR intervention. Additionally, there were plays where Medina did not sanction clear fouls and allowed rough play that marred the match.
Comments from the protagonists were swift. The coach of Banfield expressed his displeasure with the referee's performance, stating that it harmed his team. Meanwhile, Barracas Central defended Medina's work, highlighting that he acted in accordance with the rules of the game.
The controversy surrounding this match has once again brought to the forefront the debate about the quality of refereeing in Argentine football and the need to implement improvements to avoid situations like those experienced in this encounter.
