Second set of referee appointments for 2024-25 UEFA Champions League Group Stage, Matchday 1. Games to be played on 18 September 2024.
18 September 2024
Bologna FC (ITA) - Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR)
Referee: Rohit Saggi NOR
Assistant Referee 1: Morten Jensen NOR
Assistant Referee 2: Anders Olav Dale NOR
Fourth Official: Sigurd Smehus Kringstad NOR
Video Assistant Referee: Jérôme Brisard FRA
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Willy Delajod FRA
UEFA Referee Observer: Hugh Dallas SCO
UEFA Delegate: Iain Blair SCO
18:45 CET - Prague (Stadion Letná)
AC Sparta Praha (CZE) - FC Salzburg (AUT)
Referee: Rade Obrenovič SVN
Assistant Referee 1: Jure Praprotnik SVN
Assistant Referee 2: Grega Kordež SVN
Fourth Official: David Šmajc SVN
Video Assistant Referee: Nejc Kajtazovič SVN
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Alen Borošak SVN
UEFA Referee Observer: Alberto Undiano Mallenco ESP
UEFA Delegate: Myrsini Psarropoulou GRE
AC Sparta Praha (CZE) - FC Salzburg (AUT)
Referee: Rade Obrenovič SVN
Assistant Referee 1: Jure Praprotnik SVN
Assistant Referee 2: Grega Kordež SVN
Fourth Official: David Šmajc SVN
Video Assistant Referee: Nejc Kajtazovič SVN
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Alen Borošak SVN
UEFA Referee Observer: Alberto Undiano Mallenco ESP
UEFA Delegate: Myrsini Psarropoulou GRE
21:00 CET - Bruges (Jan Breydelstadion)
Club Brugge (BEL) - Borussia Dortmund (GER)
Referee: Irfan Peljto BIH
Assistant Referee 1: Senad Ibrišimbegović BIH
Assistant Referee 2: Davor Beljo BIH
Fourth Official: Miloš Gigović BIH
Video Assistant Referee: Tomasz Kwiatkowski POL
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Piotr Lasyk POL
UEFA Referee Observer: Martin Hansson SWE
UEFA Delegate: Filip Popovski MKD
Club Brugge (BEL) - Borussia Dortmund (GER)
Referee: Irfan Peljto BIH
Assistant Referee 1: Senad Ibrišimbegović BIH
Assistant Referee 2: Davor Beljo BIH
Fourth Official: Miloš Gigović BIH
Video Assistant Referee: Tomasz Kwiatkowski POL
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Piotr Lasyk POL
UEFA Referee Observer: Martin Hansson SWE
UEFA Delegate: Filip Popovski MKD
21:00 CET - Glasgow (Celtic Park)
Celtic FC (SCO) - Slovan Bratislava (SVK)
Referee: Danny Makkelie NED
Assistant Referee 1: Hessel Steegstra NED
Assistant Referee 2: Jan de Vries NED
Fourth Official: Marc Nagtegaal NED
Video Assistant Referee: Rob Dieperink NED
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Carlos del Cerro Grande ESP
UEFA Referee Observer: Gianluca Rocchi ITA
UEFA Delegate: Fernand Meese BEL
Celtic FC (SCO) - Slovan Bratislava (SVK)
Referee: Danny Makkelie NED
Assistant Referee 1: Hessel Steegstra NED
Assistant Referee 2: Jan de Vries NED
Fourth Official: Marc Nagtegaal NED
Video Assistant Referee: Rob Dieperink NED
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Carlos del Cerro Grande ESP
UEFA Referee Observer: Gianluca Rocchi ITA
UEFA Delegate: Fernand Meese BEL
21:00 CET - Manchester (City of Manchester Stadium)
Manchester City FC (ENG) - FC Internazionale (ITA)
Referee: Glenn Nyberg SWE
Assistant Referee 1: Mahbod Beigi SWE
Assistant Referee 2: Andreas Söderkvist SWE
Fourth Official: Adam Ladebäck SWE
Video Assistant Referee: Pol van Boekel NED
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea ESP
UEFA Referee Observer: Alexandru Deaconu ROU
UEFA Delegate: Peadar Ryan IRL
Manchester City FC (ENG) - FC Internazionale (ITA)
Referee: Glenn Nyberg SWE
Assistant Referee 1: Mahbod Beigi SWE
Assistant Referee 2: Andreas Söderkvist SWE
Fourth Official: Adam Ladebäck SWE
Video Assistant Referee: Pol van Boekel NED
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea ESP
UEFA Referee Observer: Alexandru Deaconu ROU
UEFA Delegate: Peadar Ryan IRL
21:00 CET - Paris (Parc des Princes)
Paris Saint Germain (FRA) - Girona FC (ESP)
Referee: Daniel Siebert GER
Assistant Referee 1: Jan Seidel GER
Assistant Referee 2: Rafael Foltyn GER
Fourth Official: Daniel Schlager GER
Video Assistant Referee: Christian Dingert GER
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Bastian Dankert GER
UEFA Referee Observer: Ante Vučemilović CRO
UEFA Delegate: Christian Kofoed DEN
Paris Saint Germain (FRA) - Girona FC (ESP)
Referee: Daniel Siebert GER
Assistant Referee 1: Jan Seidel GER
Assistant Referee 2: Rafael Foltyn GER
Fourth Official: Daniel Schlager GER
Video Assistant Referee: Christian Dingert GER
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Bastian Dankert GER
UEFA Referee Observer: Ante Vučemilović CRO
UEFA Delegate: Christian Kofoed DEN
Siebert in Paris
ReplyDeleteObrenovic in Prague
Pejlto in Brugge
Saggi NOR in Bologna
DeleteI'm happy to see new names like as Saggi and Obrenovic in CL; UEFA really needs to make a reliable new generation of top level and the new course started yesterday is confirmed today too. Nyberg is flying at the highest level and it seems fully deserved; Not so good for Makkelie and Siebert, they seem a medium/low profiles games and I'm curious to know if it is a normal turnover or a low consideration
ReplyDeleteIs it possible that with a top appointment like Manchester City vs Inter, Nyberg could have a chance of refereeing a European final this season? For example, the Europa League or the Conference League? Or perhaps the Champions League itself?
DeleteEven without Manchester City - Inter, the Swedish referee was already a candidate this season for both Europa and Conference League finals, still to wait for Champions League (my opinion).
DeleteFor Makkelie given the observer it could be a early test and a sign that maybe he's the early favorite for the final
ReplyDeleteWe never know with Makkelie
ReplyDeleteWell, when I read Rocchi‘s name in Scotland I was sure that he would observe a young promising referee.
ReplyDeleteBit of a surprise to see DM there, however for Makkelie himself it is a good signal that he’s still under a “certain” focus. The name Rocchi speaks volumes As long as he performs on a satisfying level, I wouldn’t be concerned.
About the rest, I think it’s a good game for Siebert. I’m glad that he’s under re-newed focus, he was managed a bit too harsh after the Milan game in 2022.
Obrenovič did not convince at all in his last game but he keeps getting his chances - obviously nationality and Vincic’ age work in favor :-)
Peljto, a normal appointment. Is it me or uses the Refcom him A LOT with Belgian/German/Dutch teams?
Nyberg is in a good moment.
Good opportunity for Saggi as well, with Dallas observing.
Second debut after Martinez Munuera, Saggi.
ReplyDeleteThe Norwegian could have been more expected than the Spanish, following the assignments, we saw his path this summer and the very challenging games he had. For me, he would need by far more experience before getting a CL appointment, but now it's clear that committee has different ideas. Enough to focus on a referee and to give him some games as preparation, and the debut is ready. Of course better management than Martinez Munuera, but still, if we compare today's choices with the past, we must say that everything has changed. All referees on paper can get Champions League without too many efforts, a man like Collina, honestly, would have never allowed that, but it's Rosetti philosophy.
Also, the names of the teams play definitely a big role, having observed how the UEFA committee works for years and years, I can be sure that for them, some CL games.... are not CL games :) If you understand what I mean. That's clear. The least sonorous clashes with rather medium - small cubs, are treated in a very different way.
The very good moment of Nyberg continues, I think we can say that togetherwith Schaerer and Letexier, at moment they are the referees more in focus by committee. The French got the big call with EURO final, Schaerer was assigned to Super Cup, now one should think, as I answered above, that also the Swedish referee is waiting for either Conference or Europa League final, we will see.
Coming to Makkelie, an interesting appointment to start the new season, Rocchi is particular observer, I wrote that before the game Galatasaray - Young Boys with Eskas, sometimes the Italian goes to observe relatively young and promising referees, but in other cases we saw him with experienced Elite officials, and that's the case. There are only a few observers with this particular treatment.
Talking about the game, both the Scottish and the Slovakian sides can be very rough indeed, and one can expect a challenging game in terms of intensity (maybe not spectacular, but dirty football..). For this reason, a choice like the Dutch could be explained.
Regular assignments for Siebert and Peljto, but the German could have got something better: for sure Girona will is considered by committee like the other teams that got referees at thair debut, but here you have PSG on the other side, raising the level of the assignment (and we all know how they can be in trouble in CL games...).
Finally, about Obrenovic, already made his debut in CL on past season, committee continues with the trust, but this time he must convince. A regular performance is expected, definitely too many mistakes in recent times.
I think that after the controversies in the Denmark vs. Switzerland match for the Nations League, the committee is not putting Siebert as much in the spotlight for the big games in the first rounds of the UCL. Who knows, with a good performance in PSG vs. Girona, Siebert will be nominated for more demanding matches.
ReplyDeletePutting him with PSG is definitely not "being kept out of the spotlights"...
DeleteLet's also remember that these appointments (maybe unless Juventus - PSV and Brest - Sturm Graz) were made before the Nations League games, and in particular Denmark - Switzerland, played on 5 September (observers appeared before that date).
DeleteSo in case they should have changed appointment, but for me a single incident even if very controversial can be never enough to make such a choice. It's a standard assignment for the German, not a big game, PSG win is expected, but indeed with PSG, the "particular" team, as we know them, so need a more experienced referee than others.
Monaco - Barcelona: Lindhout (NED)
ReplyDeleteBrest - Sturm Graz: Walsh (SCO)
Source: https://www.knvb.nl/nieuws/scheidsrechters/aanstellingen/69587/team-lindhout-leidt-monaco-barcelona-de-champions-league
Corect penalty and YC in the early seconds of Bologna - Shakhtar by Saggi.
ReplyDeleteJohn Brooks did his first game of the season last saturday and Andy Madley is doing his first this weekend. Could explain why Kavanagh has had so many Uefa games since Brooks and Madley have been injured/unavaliable until now.
ReplyDeleteLooks like Obrenovic forgot his cards today or he simply made a deal with someone to not show any kind of card.
ReplyDeleteI mean 2 or 3 are mandatory,SPA,handball on purpose...
I had the same feeling ...
DeleteIn the end he proved that he didn't forget the cards in the cabin ...
Correct non-RC for VC in Celtic-Slovan according to modern football (18’); kick with the ball far away but lacking brutality. Being completely pedantic, an impeding offence (which was what annoyed Weiss) occurred just before.
ReplyDelete2 cautions in quick succession for reckless challenges in Glasgow
ReplyDeleteShould be mentioned that the first of these yellows was pretty close to SFP for tackle from behind. Imo YC is still the best decision. Makkelie has handled this game in an unobstrusive and strict way - I think that will be the theme of UEFA refereeing this season. Good 1H by the Dutch ref.
DeleteAnother correct yellow card for a reckless challenge from makkelie
ReplyDeleteimo missed yc for de bruyne 30' for reckless/spa. Other than that good performance and control from nyberg
ReplyDeleteUCL MD1
ReplyDeleteCeltic-Slovan
R: D.Makkelie VAR:R.Dieperink
2' AR1 wrong call, Slo13 did touch the ball, after ball left pitch, so Slo should throw in
14' IMO wrong DFK given to Cel for Slo4 handball
18' Correct YC given to Slo7, for kicking an opponent. Not enought intensity for VC IMO
22' Borderline challenge commited by Slo6 and during dellayed whistle reckless challenge Cel2 on Slo7
30' Correct no handball call in Cel penalty area
45+1' Good dellaying restart managment by public warning Slo6, allready booked, second YC would be harsh IMO
54' Great double addvantage to Slo
Delete55' Correct penalty kick given to Cel, after Slo77 foul
64' Correct no call in Slo penalty area, offside offence anyway
70' Correctly play on before 4th Cel goal, great eye from AR2
80' Correct YC to Cel20 for both showing lack of respect and SPA
Completely agree on the 14' wrong handball. It's a very natural position! What do they expect, for them to chop their arms off? There seems to be a tendancy to punish many, many more handballs when not in the penalty area and I don't get why. It's a poor call when he's in a very good position
DeleteVery soft penalty in my opinion in Glasgow
ReplyDeleteDefinitely not VAR stuff though
I get what you mean, but nowadays for Uefa these are clear penalties. Attacker plays ball, defender is (a fraction) late and hits foot: makes penalty. I’m not sure but I think I even remember several comparable RAP examples which stated intervention is required when no penalty awarded.
DeleteMy only real argument for it being soft is that the contact is very very minimal. Barely a touch at all.
DeleteBut there is contact so penalty is completely justified
That's an interesting discussion. These penalties are indeed today seen as very clear ones and the VAR intervention is required in case they are missed.
DeleteMy question is: how much the argument of "soft contact" in this case can be more important than the full incident? I mean, defender goes for the ball and he is convinced to play it, then attacker arrives before and he is hit. To me, you have either to hate or to like (or, at least, accept) this kind of penalty. I can't see room for a middle way in today football, because who arrives before on the ball is always rewarded.
There were several VAR interventions when referees didn't give penalties for such incidents during the last season in Italy.
ReplyDeleteSo Rocchi will be definitely happy that Makkelie assessed it rightly without any VAR help.
It looks like a very calm evening for CL referees if compared to yesterday. Not that much to discuss, I tried to watch a bit from all the games, if I'm not wrong there wasn't any VAR intervention.
ReplyDeleteI missed in full Nyberg in Manchester City - Inter, but no reports so I guess nothing extra ordinary happened.
Penalties whistled by Makkelie, Saggi and Peljto all OK.
The debut of Norwegian referee was good, I must say.
Good calls in the early minutes, penalty (alertness to be praised because he could be still mentally not in the game, but he was) and then a few later free kick and YC for SPA The rest, was not a difficult task.
Nyberg with an expected level performance, or a little above that.
ReplyDeleteFull Control, great allertness, very quickly present as soon as any tension could have started. Some great no calls (e.g. 62´). One can really praise him for the game it happened to be, good flow and calm atmosphere.
On the negative(?) he could have shown a YC at some point but decided not to. For me 74´ YC SPA would have been mandatory. With the rest I can agree, allthough it is surely not everybodys style to solve it like that.
A little late, but about yesterday.
ReplyDeleteI didnt like Meler´s performance.
Pretty much nitpicking with fouls, allthough the game wasnt really heated. Both opening YCs rather wrong, but for sure not mandatory or a good way to open cards. About the penalty I would say Meler is not that much to blame, it looked rather blatant at first look. I can agree with the VAR intervention, eventhough maybe not correct by book.
If you wanna find something positive, I really liked him not being afraid to take decisions. Also some important ones against the big homeside Real.
Last but not least I gotta say AR2 gotta improve very fast. He was 4 times wrong, twice significantly. I havent seen Martinez Munueras game, but both AR2 were probably at the same level.