El Rayo Vallecano is set to face Real Oviedo at 14:00 hours in LaLiga’s matchday 13. The referee for this crucial encounter will be Alejandro Quintero González, with Jorge Figueroa Vázquez assisting in the VAR room.
Alejandro Quintero González: Key Referee for Rayo Vallecano
Alejandro Quintero González has officiated three matches involving Rayo Vallecano. His first match was on September 16, 2024, where Rayo Vallecano triumphed over Osasuna with a score of 3-1. Goals were scored by Abdul Mumin, Andrei Ratiu, and Unai López.
The other two matches took place during the latter half of the same season. Quintero González oversaw a win at Butarque, marked by a solitary goal from Pathe Ciss. He also officiated a match against Valencia on April 19, which ended in a draw. Notably, Rayo Vallecano remains unbeaten under his officiating, with two victories and one draw recorded.
Quintero González’s Current Season Performance
This season, Quintero González has officiated six matches. His first was during matchday 2, which saw Real Sociedad and Espanyol finish in a draw at Reale Arena. The most recent match he managed was a victory for Celta de Vigo against Levante.
- Local wins: 1
- Draws: 3
- Away wins: 2
Throughout these matches, he has issued a total of 31 yellow cards and four red cards, averaging five yellow cards per game.
Quintero González’s Career Overview
Quintero González, aged 32, began his professional officiating career in the 2020/2021 season in the lower divisions. He made his way to Segunda División the following year before reaching LaLiga in the 2024/2025 season. Currently, he is in his second season as a main referee in Spain’s top division.
Over his career, he has officiated 109 matches across various competitions, including LaLiga, Segunda División, Copa del Rey, and Copa Federación. His total disciplinary record includes 519 yellow cards and 28 red cards, averaging four yellow cards per match.
VAR Assistance from Jorge Figueroa Vázquez
Jorge Figueroa Vázquez assists as the VAR referee for this match. His primary role is to alert Quintero González of any potential errors or critical plays needing review. This marks his second consecutive appearance in VAR for a Rayo Vallecano match, having had a smooth experience in the previous game against Real Madrid.
Figueroa Vázquez carries significant experience, beginning his officiating career in the 2007/2008 season. He has served as the main referee in LaLiga for four seasons. Since last season, he has focused solely on VAR duties.
He has officiated 22 matches involving Rayo Vallecano across various competitions, with the last match on April 13, 2024, resulting in a draw against Getafe.
As Rayo Vallecano aims to extend their unbeaten streak under Quintero González’s refereeing, the match against Real Oviedo promises to be an exciting contest.
