Stats
La Liga referees 2026/27: cards per match
As of November 6, 2026 · 110 matches in the 2026/27 seasonHow we count
In the 2026/27 season, La Liga referees show 4.8 cards per match on average (110 matches with cards, as of November 6, 2026).
The most come from Manuel Jesus Orellana Cid (6.0 in 5 matches), the fewest from José Luis Munuera Montero (2.8 in 6 matches); the table lists 14 referees with at least 5 matches.
A penalty was given in 29% of the league's matches (0.35 per match on average, all referees together).
- Cards per match in the league
- 4.8
- over 4.5 cards in 56% of matches
- Referees in the table
- 14
- with at least 5 matches
- Matches with a penalty
- 29%
- the whole league
- Most cards
- 6.0
- Manuel Jesus Orellana Cid, 5 matches
Referees by cards per match
The referee's matches in this league this season: cards per match, the difference from the league average, yellow and red, and matches with over 4.5 cards. The name leads to the referee's profile.
| League average | 110 | 4.8 | – | 4.5 | 0.27 | 56% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Manuel Jesus Orellana Cid | 5 | 6.0, +1.3 against the average | +26%, +26% against the average | 5.8 | 0.20 | 100% |
| 2Isidro Diaz de Mera Escuderos | 5 | 5.8, +1.0 against the average | +22%, +22% against the average | 5.4 | 0.40 | 60% |
| 3Jon Ander Gonzalez Esteban | 5 | 5.8, +1.0 against the average | +22%, +22% against the average | 5.4 | 0.40 | 60% |
| 4Alejandro Quintero Gonzalez | 5 | 5.6, +0.8 against the average | +18%, +18% against the average | 4.4 | 1.20 | 80% |
| 5Jesus Gil Manzano | 5 | 5.6, +0.8 against the average | +18%, +18% against the average | 5.6 | 0.00 | 80% |
| 6Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea | 5 | 5.6, +0.8 against the average | +18%, +18% against the average | 5.2 | 0.40 | 60% |
| 7Miguel Sesma Espinosa | 6 | 5.2, +0.4 against the average | +9%, +9% against the average | 4.5 | 0.67 | 83% |
| 8Javier Alberola Rojas | 5 | 5.0, +0.3 against the average | +5%, +5% against the average | 4.8 | 0.20 | 60% |
| 9Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias | 5 | 4.8, 0.0 against the average | +1%, +1% against the average | 4.2 | 0.60 | 60% |
| 10Carlos Muniz Munoz | 5 | 3.6, −1.1 against the average | −24%, −24% against the average | 3.6 | 0.00 | 20% |
| 11Francisco Hernandez Maeso | 5 | 3.6, −1.1 against the average | −24%, −24% against the average | 3.6 | 0.00 | 20% |
| 12Victor Garcia Verdura | 5 | 3.4, −1.3 against the average | −28%, −28% against the average | 3.4 | 0.00 | 40% |
| 13Juan Martinez Munuera | 5 | 3.0, −1.7 against the average | −37%, −37% against the average | 3.0 | 0.00 | 20% |
| 14José Luis Munuera Montero | 6 | 2.8, −1.9 against the average | −40%, −40% against the average | 2.7 | 0.17 | 17% |
Today's matches in the Referees module
Today's list across all leagues, with both teams' recent matches.
Next matches: La Liga
- Elche – Real BetisNov 8
- Real Sociedad – Rayo VallecanoNov 8
- Celta Vigo – LevanteNov 8
- Villarreal – GetafeNov 8
- Atletico Madrid – BarcelonaNov 8
- Real Madrid – Celta VigoNov 22
- Barcelona – VillarrealNov 22
- Levante – ElcheNov 22
- Getafe – Atletico MadridNov 22
- Osasuna – MalagaNov 22
- Rayo Vallecano – ValenciaNov 22
- Racing Santander – Real SociedadNov 22
By date, each with its match page.
How we count
We count both teams' yellow and red cards in the referee's matches in this league this season, from the match statistics, else from the live record. A referee is listed from 5 matches with cards. Penalties are given for the whole league only.
Frequently asked questions
- Which La Liga referee shows the most cards?
- In the 2026/27 season: Manuel Jesus Orellana Cid (6.0), Isidro Diaz de Mera Escuderos (5.8), and Jon Ander Gonzalez Esteban (5.8). Referees with at least 5 matches in the league count.
- How many cards do La Liga referees show on average?
- 4.8 per match in the 2026/27 season: 4.5 yellow and 0.27 red; 56% of matches had over 4.5 cards.
- How often is a penalty given in La Liga matches?
- In 29% of the 2026/27 season's matches, 0.35 per match on average, all referees together.
Today's matches in the Referees module
Today's list across all leagues, with both teams' recent matches.