Pulido Santana Appointed for Key Fixture
The Referees’ Association has named Juan Luis Pulido Santana as the official for the crucial match between Deportivo Alavés and RCD Espanyol. Scheduled for Matchday 25 of LaLiga EA Sports, the game will take place on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 14:00 at the Mendizorroza Stadium in Alava.
Pulido Santana’s Track Record
Born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in 1983, Pulido Santana was promoted to LaLiga’s First Division in the 2022/23 season. Since then, he has officiated 47 LaLiga matches, issuing 246 yellow cards and 12 red cards, averaging 5.23 yellow cards and 0.26 red cards per game.
Head-to-Head with Alavés and Espanyol
- RCD Espanyol:
Under Pulido Santana’s supervision, Espanyol has played two LaLiga matches, resulting in one victory and one draw. Notably, they defeated Deportivo Alavés 3-2 at the RCDE Stadium earlier this season. - Deportivo Alavés:
Alavés has been officiated by Pulido Santana in three LaLiga matches, achieving two wins and suffering one loss—the aforementioned match against Espanyol.
Video Assistant Referee (VAR) Assignment
Daniel Jesús Trujillo Suárez will oversee the VAR operations for this game. The Tenerife-born official has previously been on VAR duty for three Espanyol matches this season, with Espanyol winning two and losing one of those games.
The Stakes of the Match
This fixture holds high importance for both teams in their fight for survival in LaLiga. Currently, Alavés is positioned 19th with 22 points, while Espanyol sits in 15th place with 24 points. A victory could provide a crucial boost, adding three valuable points that may push either team up the standings.
FAQs
- Who will officiate the Espanyol match?
Juan Luis Pulido Santana, an official from the Las Palmas Committee, will referee the game. - What is Espanyol’s record with Pulido Santana?
Espanyol has played two LaLiga matches with Pulido Santana, securing one win and one draw. - Who is in charge of VAR for this match?
Daniel Jesús Trujillo Suárez will oversee the video assistant referee (VAR) for this fixture. - What are the current standings of both teams?
Alavés sits 19th with 22 points, while Espanyol is 15th with 24 points. - When and where is the match?
The game is set for 14:00 on February 22, 2025, at the Mendizorroza Stadium.
This intense battle in LaLiga EA Sports will be one to watch. Share your predictions and thoughts now!
