German Daniel Siebert Appointed Referee for Champions League Final
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has announced the appointment of German referee Daniel Siebert to officiate the UEFA Champions League final. The match will feature English club Arsenal and French club Paris Saint-Germain at the Puskás Arena in Budapest, Hungary. This assignment marks the first continental final for the 42-year-old referee and is considered the most significant match of his professional career.
Given his performance this season, Siebert has officiated nine UEFA Champions League matches, a number surpassing any other referee before reaching the final stage. This reflects the significant trust UEFA places in his capabilities. The German referee will lead a team comprising his compatriots Jan Seidel and Rafael Foltyn as assistant referees, while Switzerland's Sandro Schärer will serve as the fourth official. Bastian Dankert will oversee the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) room, assisted by Robert Schröder and Spain's Carlos del Cerro Grande.
Siebert expressed his pride in this appointment, stating, “Officiating the Champions League final will be the greatest achievement of my career,” highlighting the professional value of this assignment. Siebert began his refereeing journey at the age of 14, received his international badge in 2015, and has previously been involved in the UEFA European Championship finals in 2020 and 2024. Despite being a qualified teacher, he is currently dedicating his full focus to his professional refereeing work.
