German Referee to Officiate Arsenal vs. Atlético Madrid Champions League Match

UEFA has confirmed the appointment of German referee Daniel Siebert to officiate the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid. The crucial encounter is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, at the Emirates Stadium in London. This decision is part of the ongoing preparations for one of the continental season's most significant matches, which will determine who advances to the final.

In his history of officiating continental competitions, the German referee will be making his fourth appearance in an Atletico Madrid match and his third in an Arsenal fixture. The teams' records under his whistle show a notable contrast. The London club boasts a superior record, having won both of their previous matches officiated by Siebert. Conversely, the Spanish capital's representative has secured only one draw and suffered two defeats in the three encounters Siebert has previously overseen.

The assistant referees for the match will be Jan Seidel and Rafael Foltyn, with Bastian Dankert assigned as the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), ensuring an all-German officiating team for this decisive clash. The 41-year-old Siebert is a familiar face in continental refereeing, having received his international badge in 2015 and officiated numerous advanced-stage matches in recent years.