Champions League: Referees for first quarter-final return legs revealed

Europe 12 April 2026 at 06:28

Mohamed Rek

News Editor

14.04.26 FT Champions League

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UEFA has officially announced the referee teams for the two opening return legs of the Champions League quarter-finals, scheduled for Tuesday at 19:00 GMT.

UCL: UEFA announces the referees for Tuesday's matches

The showdown between Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona will take place at Madrid's Metropolitano Stadium.

The match will be officiated by French referee Clément Turpin, assisted by Nicolas Danos and Benjamin Pagès. VAR duties will be handled by Jérôme Brisard, with Willy Delajod and Mathieu Vernice supporting.

In the other clash, Liverpool will host Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield.

Italian referee Maurizio Mariani will take charge, with Daniele Bindoni and Alberto Tegoni as assistants. Video operations will be handled by Marco Di Bello, supported by Aleandro Di Paolo and Matteo Marchetti.

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