UEFA has published the refereeing teams for the two Champions League matches to be held on Wednesday, between Feyenoord and Como and between Roma and Real Madrid. For Cesc Fàbregas' match, the Lithuanian DonatasRumsas was appointed main referee, with two Lithuanian assistants, AleksandrRadius and DovydasSuziedelis, and the fourth official RobertasValikonis. The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) will be led by CesarSotoGrado, with assistant CarlosdelCerroGrande.
In Gian‑Piero Gasperini's match, the French referee FrançoisLetexier was chosen to referee the match, accompanied by CyrilMugnier and MehdiRahmouni as assistants and BastienDechepy as fourth official. French VAR DennisHigler will be supported by PolvanBoekel.
This assignment is particularly significant for JoséMourinho, who will once again have in front of him the referee who criticized him in the press conference after the Benfica-Real Madrid match, where he was sent off and subsequently presented a list of players who, in his opinion, should not have received cards.
The teams involved are preparing for a high-level match: Feyenoord, with its solid defense, will face Como, a team that has shown an attacking pace in its recent results. At the other end, Roma, led by Gasperini, is preparing to challenge Real Madrid, one of the most successful clubs in Europe.
With the refereeing decisions already set, coaches will be able to focus on tactics and physical preparation, while fans anxiously await the start of the matches. UEFA has underlined the importance of maintaining a high standard of justice and transparency in refereeing decisions, especially in matches of this calibre.
The final result of the two matches will influence the ranking positions of the respective teams, with Roma aiming to consolidate their position in the group stage and Real Madrid looking to maintain their tradition of success. For Feyenoord and Como, the objective is to obtain a positive result that can pave the way for subsequent stages of the tournament. The Champions League season promises to be full of exciting moments and crucial arbitrary decisions.