Referee for FC Barcelona vs Atlético in LaLiga

The Spanish Football Federation's technical committee has appointed referee Javier Alberola Rojas to officiate the match between FC Barcelona and Atlético, scheduled for Sunday evening in LaLiga.

Mundo Deportivo reported that Alberola Rojas, 34, will officiate the upcoming match at the Metropolitano Stadium, while his compatriot Javier Aguileas will be responsible for the Video Assistant Referee technology.

This will be the first match officiated by Alberola Rojas between Atlético and FC Barcelona in his LaLiga career, and it will also be his seventh match in the competition this season, having made his debut recently in the UEFA Champions League.

The Spanish referee has officiated 21 matches for Atlético in LaLiga, achieving 12 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses. The last match he officiated for the Rojiblancos was against Sevilla, which ended in a 3-1 victory for Atlético in the third round of the current season.

Alberola Rojas has officiated 13 matches for FC Barcelona in LaLiga, with the Catalan team winning 10, drawing twice, and losing just once. The last match for Barcelona under his leadership was against Levante in February 2026, which ended in a 3-0 victory for Barça.