Clément Turpin to supervise Champions League tie between Actual Madrid and Atlético Madrid
French referee Clément Turpin has been tasked by UEFA to supervise the anticipated Champions League R016 first leg between Actual Madrid and Atlético Madrid on Tuesday, has introduced. Carlo Ancelotti’s Champions League winners certified for the R016 in eliminating Pep Guardiola’s Manchester Metropolis within the earlier spherical. They’ve drawn their Madrid rivals for a rematch of the 2014 and 2016 Champions League finals. Such an appointment reinforces Turpin’s standing as one of the vital trusted referees within the recreation. Jérôme Brisard and Willy Delajod will act as VAR and assistant VAR on Tuesday.
The 42-year-old has already overseen eight Champions League video games involving Actual Madrid – together with the 2022 remaining towards Liverpool FC at Saint-Denis’ Stade de France (1-0) – the final of which was this season’s tie towards Manchester Metropolis on the Etihad Stadium. Actual Madrid have by no means misplaced a Champions League recreation with Turpin because the referee.
Spanish referee José María Sánchez will officiate within the Champions League RO16 first leg between Borussia Dortmund and Lille OSC.
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