Second legs of 2024-25 UEFA Champions League KO Play Offs, first set of games (18/02/2025), referee appointments.
18:45 CET - Milan (Stadio Giuseppe Meazza)
AC MILAN (ITA) - FEYENOORD (NED)
Referee: Szymon Marciniak POL
Assistant Referee 1: Tomasz Listkiewicz POL
Assistant Referee 2: Adam Kupsik POL
Fourth Official: Wojciech Myc POL
Video Assistant Referee: Tomasz Kwiatkowski POL
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Christian Dingert GER
UEFA Referee Observer: Alexandru Deaconu ROU
UEFA Delegate: Christian Kofoed DEN
Fourth Official: Wojciech Myc POL
Video Assistant Referee: Tomasz Kwiatkowski POL
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Christian Dingert GER
UEFA Referee Observer: Alexandru Deaconu ROU
UEFA Delegate: Christian Kofoed DEN
21:00 CET - Bergamo (Stadio di Bergamo)
ATALANTA BC (ITA) - CLUB BRUGGE KV (BEL)
Referee: Felix Zwayer GER
Assistant Referee 1: Robert Kempter GER
Assistant Referee 2: Christian Dietz GER
Fourth Official: Florian Badstübner GER
Video Assistant Referee: Bastian Dankert GER
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Alen Borošak SVN
UEFA Referee Observer: Dejan Filipović SRB
UEFA Delegate: Miroslaw Ryszka POL
ATALANTA BC (ITA) - CLUB BRUGGE KV (BEL)
Referee: Felix Zwayer GER
Assistant Referee 1: Robert Kempter GER
Assistant Referee 2: Christian Dietz GER
Fourth Official: Florian Badstübner GER
Video Assistant Referee: Bastian Dankert GER
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Alen Borošak SVN
UEFA Referee Observer: Dejan Filipović SRB
UEFA Delegate: Miroslaw Ryszka POL
21:00 CET - Munich (Fußball Arena München)
FC BAYERN MÜNCHEN (GER) - CELTIC FC (SCO)
FC BAYERN MÜNCHEN (GER) - CELTIC FC (SCO)
Referee: Benoît Bastien FRA
Assistant Referee 1: Hicham Zakrani FRA
Assistant Referee 2: Aurélien Berthomieu FRA
Fourth Official: Jérémie Pignard FRA
Video Assistant Referee: Willy Delajod FRA
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Benoît Millot FRA
UEFA Referee Observer: Carlos Velasco Carballo ESP
UEFA Delegate: Danilo Filacchione ITA
Assistant Referee 1: Hicham Zakrani FRA
Assistant Referee 2: Aurélien Berthomieu FRA
Fourth Official: Jérémie Pignard FRA
Video Assistant Referee: Willy Delajod FRA
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Benoît Millot FRA
UEFA Referee Observer: Carlos Velasco Carballo ESP
UEFA Delegate: Danilo Filacchione ITA
21:00 CET - Lisbon (Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica)
SL BENFICA (POR) - AS MONACO (FRA)
Referee: Glenn Nyberg SWE
Assistant Referee 1: Mahbod Beigi SWE
Assistant Referee 2: Andreas Söderkvist SWE
Fourth Official: Fredrik Klitte SWE
Video Assistant Referee: Rob Dieperink NED
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Dennis Johan Higler NED
UEFA Referee Observer: Peter Sippel GER
UEFA Delegate: Peter Oskam NED
Referee: Glenn Nyberg SWE
Assistant Referee 1: Mahbod Beigi SWE
Assistant Referee 2: Andreas Söderkvist SWE
Fourth Official: Fredrik Klitte SWE
Video Assistant Referee: Rob Dieperink NED
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Dennis Johan Higler NED
UEFA Referee Observer: Peter Sippel GER
UEFA Delegate: Peter Oskam NED
Marciniak, Zwayer, Bastien, Nyberg
ReplyDeleteI'm inclined to think that these could be the original assignments, without changes.
ReplyDeleteMarciniak in Milan: after the first legs one could have expected him more in Bergamo, in case of change, but no doubts it will be a very open and challenging game for the Polish.
Zwayer with a big test in Bergamo, if the appointment was made before firs leg, as one could think, there is the particular to add that committee wouldn't have imagined such a first leg, so maybe under this aspect, still a certain appointment for the German. But yes now, he will be definitely in the spotlight (so for this reason committee could have changed if they didn't want that).
Nyberg in Lisbon a regular one, important game for him, with Monaco a bit in focus after the first leg.
And finally, Bastien. There is always a reason why a committee member is there, in this case easy to think that after having forgotten him for years, and now following some good games he handled, they want to understand more about a possible change and maybe final change of consideration, turning into a closer position, let's say, to his two countrymen Turpin and Letexier. Big achievements for French refereeing recently, unless Frappart disappeared from Men's football (but more generally now this trend seems rather over for women of all countries in Men's games).
And tomorrow there will be Vincic in a game.
DeleteWe have the Slovenian VAR as AVAR in this set.
He will turn into main VAR on Wednesday.
Big chances that the Slovenian will meet Rizzoli in Madrid, and this will be an important meeting on the road to WC 2026.
We can see the Slovenian has a big reputation inside UEFA, but different in FIFA, time (and it seems he is less liked by Collina for what I can see).
Nyberg's first time in Portuguese team games and stepping into a majestic stadium such as Estádio da Luz, the stage for major finals such as Euro 2004 and the 2014 and 2020 UCL finals. Whether in Lisbon or Porto, matches in Portuguese lands tend to be quite fierce with a lot of physical contact and a high rate of cards depending on the specifics of the games. A test for the Swedish judge be prepared.
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Gozubuyuk/makkelie
Kovacs
For the wednesday cl matches?
Makkelie is unlikely with Dieperink already appointed, isn't he?
DeleteTaylor and Letexier would be other candidates.
Yess Letexier i forgot him... good candidate.
DeleteScharer and Kruzliak should also be considered, especially in games where the tie is practically resolved like in Paris and Dortmund. Or perhaps some category A judges will be nominated for these two matches.
DeleteAs for Taylor, I don't know what UEFA's plans would be for him in a possible final in Munich after everything that happened at Euro 2024 in Germany.
I wonder what spoke against nominating AVAR Christian Dingert with Felix Zwayer to form an all-German team at ATALANTA BC - CLUB BRUGGE KV.
ReplyDeleteYeah, VAR appointments are really weird and unpredictable some times
DeleteEarly first goal in Milan equalising the first leg
ReplyDeleteNot so difficult 1stH,but there were some tense moments for Marciniak and his crew at the end of 1st half.
ReplyDeleteHernandez pulling player's shirt and that player wanted to escalate sitiation and Marciniak was there to deescalate.
Except that booking,1 other booking for reckles foul on Leao.
That action by Hernandez... Marciniak had to really stand his ground there
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Really dislike the provocing ''get up'' gesture that some refs do. It only makes players mad and creates situations.
DeleteExcellent Marciniak with this second YC for simulation.
ReplyDeleteEn now 2yc for Hernandez. What a decision from Marciniak!
ReplyDeleteBravo Szymon.
ReplyDeleteExcellent refereeing,very impressive from him.
Excellent Marciniak as usual
ReplyDeleteA few inaccuracies by Marciniak in the second half (a wrong foul for Milan, two missed Feyenoord handball), but overall a very solid performance
ReplyDeleteWhy rc for Feyenoord #26?
ReplyDeleteHonestly, I think that Marciniak is the best referee of modern times.
ReplyDeleteOnce again we saw a masterclass in terms of control of the game, technical decisions, authority, players management and firmness in making calls. He is never afraid. He talks to player just thank to his body and gestures. He is one of the few modern referees paying attention to added time, first minute was lost so he added another one. A pure example of how it should be. To me, it's still incredible to think how UEFA committee has treated him so far, being even almost obliged to give him the CL final, and only after the WC final, a nonsense. Not appointed in the Europa League final when Vincic got it, it was another decision without any explanation. I think we will remember the Polish among the best European referees forever.
PS and the concentration after final whistle with clear decisions, including red cards, I really think it's impossible to ask for more
Masterclass, control of the game perfect.
ReplyDeleteVery good Marciniak in Milan!
ReplyDeleteHas anyone seen what happened after the last wistle: red en yellow card?
To me: one of the best refertes of this decade.
Early goal in Bergamo as well, and this can make the game even more challenging for Zwayer, because Atalanta will still fight for a comeback.
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DeleteCorrectly disallowed goal by AR1 for offside, 17'.
DeleteNow 0-2 by Club Brugge. Possible careless arm before, VAR didn't intervene. The game can turn into easier, very surprising score and great performance by Belgian side so far.
DeleteHow on earth this punch in the head prior Belgian second goal is not foul, and the slight touch in first game was penalty for Club Brugge? There is no justice in this World.
DeleteTechnically it should have been a free kick for the Italian side, Bruge player clearly hits the opponent to the face before heading the ball. Very clear in the close replay.
DeleteA lot of mistakes by Nyberg in the first 15 minutes
ReplyDeleteIn 3. there was a penalty claim by Embolo, going down in a challenge with goalkeeper Benfica. Seemed to be a tight one.
DeleteWow, what a scene for Zwayer, including an OFR. In the end PK is the correct decision imo.
ReplyDeleteOFR for Zwayer. Very long check by Dankert before calling him to monitor. It was a "suffered" decision, I think. You can see a rather evident holding but not an extremely blatant one. To me, another VAR maybe wouldn't have intervened, but for the UEFA holdings are very serious things. One can agree. No DOGSO, ok YC.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely not about the holding. He clearly tripped his leg.
DeleteOne must say, amazing detection to see the handball live by Zwayer . Agree with max96, after OFR, Zwayer came to the correct decision
ReplyDeleteCorrect penalty after OFR for Nyberg, feel like he should've seen it live tho
ReplyDeleteBastien has been doing a great job so far, remaining in the background in a game that is very football focused. However he suddenly becomes very fussy at every corner (without added time to compensate in 1H). Other than that, I'm liking his performance, rather Turpin-esque
ReplyDeleteWow Zwayer with a very heated game, now a correct straight red for an Atalanta player
ReplyDeleteNot convinced with the redcard
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