Rubio Ñu Hosts Nacional in Penultimate Apertura Matchday

Rubio Ñu welcomes Nacional to La Arboleda for the penultimate round of the Torneo Apertura, with both teams looking to improve their standings. The match is set for 17:00 local time under referee Derlis López.

In the continuation of the penultimate matchday of the Torneo Apertura of the Copa de Primera, Rubio Ñu will host Nacional at the Estadio La Arboleda on Saturday, May 15, 2026, at 17:00 local time. The match will be officiated by referee Derlis López, as reported by 1000 Noticias.

Rubio Ñu enters the fixture after a 2-0 defeat to Sportivo 2 de Mayo in Pedro Juan Caballero, while Nacional comes off a 2-1 victory over Sportivo Trinidense. In the league table, Rubio Ñu sits with 22 points, while Nacional has accumulated 35 points.

Historically, the two sides have met 78 times in Paraguay's top division since 1927. Rubio Ñu has won 20 of those encounters, Nacional has 36 victories, and 22 matches have ended in draws.

The officiating crew includes assistant referees Roberto Cañete and Nadia Weiler, fourth official Giancarlos Juliadoza, and VAR officials José Armoa and Esteban Testta as AVAR.