Referee Francisco José Hernández Maeso will officiate the LALIGA fixture between Athletic Club and Getafe on October 25, 2026, at San Mamés. Born in Brussels, Belgium, the Extremadura-colegio referee has handled more than 62 matches in Spain’s top flight since his 2023 debut.
Referee Assignment for Matchday 10 at San Mamés
Francisco José Hernández Maeso takes charge of Athletic Club’s home meeting against Getafe for the tenth round of the 2026/27 LALIGA season. Kickoff is scheduled for 14:00 peninsular Spanish time on Sunday, October 25, at San Mamés, with live coverage broadcast through DAZN. The fixture places the Extremadura referee in the middle for two clubs in the early-to-mid stages of the domestic campaign.
Career Statistics and Disciplinary Record in LALIGA
Records from his tenure in Spanish professional football show Hernández Maeso has accumulated over 62 appearances in the Primera División. Across those top-flight fixtures, he has issued 239 yellow cards, handed out four direct red cards, and pointed to the penalty spot 17 times. Before breaking into the top division in 2023, he spent three seasons officiating in the silver category.
His workload during the 2022/23 campaign included 24 total matches, spanning Copa del Rey fixtures and the LALIGA promotion final. In those 24 games, he recorded 126 yellow cards, five red cards, and eight penalties.
Early Life and Path to Spain’s Top Flight
Born on August 31, 1988, in Brussels, Belgium, Hernández Maeso represents the Extremadura refereeing committee. He built his officiating resume through three campaigns in the Spanish silver category before earning promotion to the Primera División in 2023. DAZN notes his growing prominence within the competition as broadcasters frame the weekend schedule around key domestic fixtures.
Athletic Club Face Getafe at San Mamés
The Athletic Club versus Getafe match begins at 14:00 local time on October 25, 2026, at San Mamés. Viewers in Spain can follow the action via DAZN, which holds broadcast rights for selected fixtures across the 38-match LALIGA calendar.
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