Liga: First Madrid-Born Referee to Officiate Atletico-Real Derby
For the first time ever, a referee from Madrid will officiate the Spanish capital's derby match between Atletico and Real. Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias, a 41-year-old official, has been appointed by the Technical Committee of Referees for Sunday afternoon's La Liga game, breaking a 120-year-old precedent.
This appointment follows the abolition last year of a rule that prevented referees from a specific region from officiating matches involving teams from the same territory. Last season, Ortiz Arias already refereed a Getafe vs. Rayo Vallecano match, featuring two teams from the Community of Madrid.
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