ArgentinaMatches analysed: 862023–2026Ariel Penel: referee stats
Ariel Penel (Argentina) has shown 4.30 cards per game in 86 analysed matches — −14% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
Lenient · −14%Upcoming matches with Ariel Penel
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Percentile among 2787 referees with at least 15 matches; 50 = typical referee. Each axis compares the referee with the average of the leagues where this referee officiates.
Cards per match (last 20 matches)
Ariel Penel by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional Argentina | 54 | 4.39 | 5.26 | −14% | 15% | 17% |
| Primera Nacional | 31 | 4.07 | 4.83 | −12% | 3% | 10% |
| Copa Argentina | 1 | 7.00 | 5.19 | +4% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Ariel Penel
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9 May | Banfield – San Martin TucumanCopa Argentina | 1:1 | 7 | — | 0 |
| Tue 28 Apr | Huracan – Argentinos JRSLiga Profesional Argentina | 1:2 | 5 | 26 | 0 |
| Thu 2 Apr | Barracas Central – Sarmiento JuninLiga Profesional Argentina | 1:2 | 3 | 26 | 1 |
| Wed 25 Mar | Deportivo Riestra – San LorenzoLiga Profesional Argentina | 1:1 | 3 | 28 | 0 |
| Sat 14 Mar | Platense – Velez SarsfieldLiga Profesional Argentina | 0:2 | 4 | 20 | 0 |
| Tue 3 Mar | Huracan – Belgrano CordobaLiga Profesional Argentina | 3:1 | 4 | 23 | 1 |
| Sat 14 Feb | Union Santa Fe – San LorenzoLiga Profesional Argentina | 0:0 | 5 | 24 | 0 |
| Sun 8 Feb | Sarmiento Junin – Atletico TucumanLiga Profesional Argentina | 2:1 | 10 | 32 | 0 |
| Mon 2 Feb | Defensa Y Justicia – Estudiantes L.P.Liga Profesional Argentina | 0:0 | 4 | 16 | 1 |
| Tue 27 Jan | Gimnasia M. – San LorenzoLiga Profesional Argentina | 0:1 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
| Sun 9 Nov | Sarmiento Junin – Instituto CordobaLiga Profesional Argentina | 2:1 | 5 | 31 | 0 |
| Sat 18 Oct | Talleres Cordoba – River PlateLiga Profesional Argentina | 0:2 | 5 | 17 | 0 |
| Fri 3 Oct | Tigre – Defensa Y JusticiaLiga Profesional Argentina | 1:1 | 6 | 20 | 0 |
| Tue 23 Sept | All Boys – Deportivo MadrynPrimera Nacional | 0:0 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Fri 12 Sept | Racing Club – San LorenzoLiga Profesional Argentina | 2:0 | 5 | 33 | 0 |
How the numbers are calculated
Cards = yellow and red cards shown to players during 90 minutes (a second yellow counts as a yellow plus a red, as most bookmakers settle). Cards for coaches and substitutes on the bench and cards in extra time are excluded. Penalties = penalties awarded during the match (shoot-outs excluded). “vs league” compares the referee with the average of the exact league seasons this referee worked, so a referee from a card-heavy league is not called strict just because of the league.
Data: official match events and statistics (API-Sports), updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does Ariel Penel give per game?
On average 4.30 cards per game in 86 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 5.10).
Is Ariel Penel a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Ariel Penel officiates, the card count is −14% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 14% of these matches.
How often do matches with Ariel Penel go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 48% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 66%. Both teams were booked in 84%.
Does Ariel Penel give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 11% of matches refereed by Ariel Penel.