German Felix Zwayer to Referee Sporting Braga vs. Real Betis Europa League Match
G. E (Elbotola)
06 April 2026at09:45
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has announced the appointment of German referee Felix Zwayer to officiate the first leg of the Europa League quarter-final match between Portuguese side Sporting Braga and Spanish club Real Betis.
The highly anticipated encounter is scheduled to take place this coming Wednesday at the Municipal Stadium in Braga. Zwayer will lead an all-German officiating crew for the match.
The assistant referees for the game will be Robert Kempter and Dominik Schaal, with Florian Badstübner serving as the fourth official. In the VAR room, Robert Schröder will be in charge, assisted by Pascal Müller.
The match is set to kick off at 18:45 (GMT+1). Its date was brought forward by one day from the competition's usual schedule due to security and logistical reasons.
Who will referee the Sporting Braga vs. Real Betis Europa League match?
German official Felix Zwayer has been appointed by UEFA to referee the first leg of the Europa League quarter-final between Sporting Braga and Real Betis. He will lead an all-German officiating crew for the highly anticipated encounter.
Why was the Sporting Braga vs. Real Betis match date adjusted?
The date for the Sporting Braga vs. Real Betis Europa League quarter-final was brought forward by one day from its usual competition schedule. This adjustment was made by UEFA due to specific security and logistical considerations for the event.
When is the Sporting Braga vs. Real Betis Europa League match scheduled?
The Europa League quarter-final first leg between Sporting Braga and Real Betis is scheduled to take place this coming Wednesday. The match will kick off at 18:45 (GMT+1) at the Municipal Stadium in Braga, Portugal.