The appointment for the Superclásico was decided in advance. After a shortlist of three names, Ramírez was ultimately given the final approval from the refereeing department. Regarding his performance with both teams, the history is even, though with nuances. In total, he has issued 48 yellow cards, 3 red cards, no penalties in favor of 'Millonario' (River Plate), and has sanctioned 2 players against them. This Sunday's Superclásico comes with an extra ingredient: both teams are fighting to qualify for the 2026 Copa Libertadores, a key objective to close the year. 'Boca' is better positioned in the annual table with 56 points and can secure its qualification with a win; 'River', reeling from the defeat against Gimnasia, has 52 points and is in the playoff zone. Ramírez has refereed 'Boca' 12 times, with a slightly favorable record: 6 wins, 1 draw, and 5 losses. The Superclásico on Sunday, November 9th, now has a name to oversee it: Nicolás Ramírez. The 38-year-old referee will once again be in charge of the most important match in Argentine football, marking his third consecutive Boca - River. His appointment depended on a final test: his performance in the final of the Copa Argentina between Argentinos Juniors and Independiente Rivadavia in Córdoba. Ramírez not only prevailed due to his recent performance but also because he was the referee for the last Superclásico played at the Monumental, where he left a good impression in the Professional League. To secure the spot, he beat out Facundo Tello, a World Cup referee with significant international experience, and Yael Falcón Pérez, who is having an excellent season. In those matches, he showed 39 yellow cards, sent off two 'Xeneizes' players, and awarded a penalty for and against one of the teams. Against 'River', he has refereed 13 matches with balanced numbers: 5 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses.
