¡Cambian al árbitro! Comisión de Árbitros rectifica y baja a Santander de la Ida entre Pachuca y Pumas – Mediotiempo

On May 12, 2026, the Referee Commission announced a rectification regarding the officiating assignments for the first leg of the Liga MX semifinals, resulting in the removal of Luis Enrique Santander from the match between Pachuca and Pumas.

The decision to remove Santander from the fixture was reported by ESPN Deportes and Mediotiempo, indicating that the commission adjusted the crew for the first-leg encounter between the two clubs.

Adjustment to Initial Designations

The removal of Luis Enrique Santander follows a previous confirmation from Liga MX. According to reporting from RÉCORD, the league had initially announced that Santander and Quintero would be the referees leading the semifinal matches.

The subsequent change by the Referee Commission suggests a reversal of those initial plans for the Pachuca and Pumas matchup.

Beyond the change involving Santander, the overall referee selections for the first leg of the semifinals have drawn scrutiny. Mediotiempo reported that the designations were surprising, specifically noting the absence of referees Katia Itzel and the official known as Gato Ortiz from the first-leg assignments.

In addition to the updates regarding the Pachuca and Pumas match, the officiating assignment for the first leg of the semifinal between Chivas and Cruz Azul has also been revealed.