Díaz de Mera to Head Athletic Club's Match Against Betis in Cartuja Stadium
Betis fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming match against Athletic Club in La Liga's third round, scheduled for Sunday at 19:30 at the Cartuja stadium. This will be the seventh First Division match that referee Isidro Díaz de Mera has officiated for the Verdiblanco team.
Isidro Díaz de Mera, a referee from the Castilian-Manchego college, has a significant history with Betis. Over the years, he has presided over three wins for the team, including a memorable 4-1 victory against Valencia, a narrow 1-2 win against Rayo Vallecano, and a hard-fought 1-2 win against Girona. The matches against Valencia and Rayo Vallecano were particularly noteworthy, as they resulted in convincing victories for Betis.
However, the referee's tenure with Betis last season was not without draws. One such match was a 0-0 stalemate against Real Sociedad, and another was a 1-1 draw against Eibar.
Interestingly, Isidro Díaz de Mera did not officiate any First Division match for the Verdiblanco team last season. His last official match before the current season was with the Spanish national team.
To ensure fairness and accuracy, the appointment of the referee and the VAR is made by the Technical Committee of Referees (CTA). For this match, Carlos del Cerro Grande, a specific referee for the VAR aspect, will assist Isidro Díaz de Mera as the VAR.
This information is exclusive for registered users or subscribers. Betis fans are hopeful that Isidro Díaz de Mera's return to officiating their matches will bring good fortune and help secure a win against Athletic Club in the third round of La Liga.
