Here is all you need to know about Spanish football referee Jose Hernandez Maeso along with his bio and stats
After an intense match in the Spanish capital, Los Blancos emerged victorious with a thrilling three points, with technology playing a pivotal role in the outcome. Real Madrid was behind by two goals in the game, but they rallied to win at home against Almeria.
Who is La Liga football referee Jose Hernandez Maeso, bio, age, career stats and record
Alejandro J. Hernández Hernández handled VAR for Real Madrid vs. Almería, while Francisco Hernández Maeso served as the field referee.
🚨🎙️|| La Liga has released the VAR audio conversation with referee Francisco Jose Hernandez Maeso.
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1. Handball for Jude Bellingham's penalty
🗣️: VAR to ref: "Fran, I'm going to recommend an on-field review for the hand of the Almeria defender. "I put you high… pic.twitter.com/6tfZizCTgM
— Xtra Madridista (@xtramadridista) January 22, 2024
The referee gave Real Madrid a penalty and disallowed an Almeria goal, according to the players’ complaints about the officiating. Hernandez Maeso and VAR, beginning with Jude Bellingham’s penalty, played a significant part in Real Madrid’s comeback in the second half.
Vinicius made it 2-2 with a goal that the VAR awarded as legitimate, despite TV photos suggesting the ball went in off his upper arm. The visitors had previously had a goal disallowed by the VAR due to a foul in the build-up to the goal. Dani Carvajal scored Madrid’s winning goal in the 99th minute of play, following 11 minutes of injury time given by referee Hernandez Maeso.
In order to justify Vinicius’ goal during the Real Madrid vs. Almería match, Hernández Maeso spoke with the Almería players. Making judgements required careful consideration of the discussions between the referee and the VAR.
Insight into how important decisions are made during a football game is provided via the exchanges between the VAR and the referee. The choices taken by Hernández Maeso and Hernández Hernández ultimately determined the game’s conclusion, in spite of the controversy and resentment from the Almería side.
Who is Jose Hernandez Maeso?
Francisco Jose Hernandez Maeso is a Spanish referee who holds dual citizenship of Belgium and Spain. The 35-year-old was born on August 31, 1988 in Belgium. He has officiated several matches in La Liga, Copa del Rey and Spain 2nd Division.
Real Madrid vs Almeria was his first match he officiated this year in La Liga. The last match he did in the league was Giron vs Alaves in December 18, 2023 with the table toppers winning 3-0.
His entire career stats can be found here.