Cesar Soto Grado was the main referee for the recent Getafe vs Barcelona match in the La Liga, find out more about him below in his brief bio and stats
Cesar Soto Grado has served as a referee in the LaLiga Santander since the start of the 2019/2020 season.
Who is Cesar Soto Grado Getafe vs Barcelona referee, bio, age, career football stats and nationality
Prior to joining the Spanish First Division, Grado previously served in the Second Division for one full season.
Cesar Soto Grado brief bio and age
Cesar Soto Grado referee stats is a Spanish First Division referee who was born on June 17, 1980 in Avila, Castilla y León, Spain. He is currently 43 years old and belongs to the Committee of Referees of the La Rioja region. Cesar is an upcoming referee and one of the latest officials to join the La Liga.
Career and stats
Cesar began his career in the Second Division ‘B’ of Spanish football in the 2010-2011 season. Following a series of successful seasons, he eventually joined the Second division in the 2018/2019 season where he served for a full season. After that, he made his debut in the First Division at the start of the 2019/2020 season.
Few extra stats for you. Referee Cesar Soto Grado has dished out 15 cards in his last 2 games and averages 3.3 cards in the 2nd half. Looks nailed on.
— Jonny’s Cards and Corners 🟡 (@CardandCorner) September 27, 2021
Apart from officiating in the Spanish league, he has also refereed qualifying matches for the Champions League and the Conference League as well as the Spanish Super Cup. Up until now, Soto Grado has officiated a total of 81 games in the Spanish First Division – La Liga Santander. Across all of the matches, the 43-year-old has shown 425 yellow cards and seven red direct cards. Moreover, he has designated a total of 33 penalties in those matches.
Getafe vs Barcelona match details
Cesar Soto Grado served as the main referee for the recent Getafe vs Barcelona clash in the LaLiga Santander. The match kickstarted the new campaign for both clubs, and took place at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez, home to Getafe CF. The exciting fixture kicked off at 9:30 p.m. (1:00 AM IST), Sunday, August 13, ending in a goalless 0-0 draw.