Newell's Old Boys faces Lanús amid refereeing controversy

Newell's Old Boys will face Lanús in matchday 11 of the Clausura tournament at the Marcelo Bielsa Stadium. Both teams are currently tied with 16 points in Zone A, making this a critical fixture for playoff qualification with only four rounds remaining in the group stage.

The match has drawn significant attention due to the appointment of referee Darío Herrera. His selection follows controversial officiating during the Supercopa Internacional final. Statistics highlight a difficult history for Lanús under Herrera, who has overseen 15 matches for the club, resulting in only one victory for the team. For Newell's, Herrera has officiated 28 matches, yielding nine wins, six draws, and 13 losses.

Newell's is expected to maintain the lineup that secured their recent victory against Platense, though goalkeeper Gabriel Arias will be unavailable due to physical discomfort. The officiating crew will include assistants José Castelli and Marcos Horticolou, with Fernando Espinoza serving as the VAR official.