Referee of the Fourteenth Title and Real Madrid’s Talisman to Officiate Against Manchester City
The upcoming match at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium between Real Madrid and Manchester City will be officiated by French referee Clément Turpin. At 42 years old, Turpin is regarded as one of the top referees in Europe.
Referee of the Fourteenth Title: Clément Turpin
Clément Turpin previously officiated during a significant moment for Real Madrid, overseeing the team’s 14th UEFA Champions League title victory on May 28, 2022. In that match, Real Madrid faced Liverpool at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, marking a crucial achievement for the club.
Notable Recent Matches
This match against Manchester City will be Turpin’s first involvement with both teams in the current Champions League season. Interestingly, he also officiated their encounter last season during the playoff round. Real Madrid triumphed with a 3-2 scoreline at the Etihad Stadium.
- Matches officiated for Real Madrid in Europe: 9
- Victories for Real Madrid under Turpin: 9
- Matches outside Spain: 5
- Matches at Santiago Bernabéu: 3
- Recent matches:
- 2-1 win against Atlético Madrid (Santiago Bernabéu)
- 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich (Germany)
Experience with Manchester City
Turpin has officiated matches involving Manchester City six times. His last match with the team was during the FIFA Club World Cup, where City secured a remarkable 5-2 win against Juventus. Overall, his record with Manchester City includes:
- 3 Wins
- 1 Draw
- 2 Losses
Upcoming Match Details
The importance of this match cannot be overstated, as both teams vie for Champions League glory. Jerome Brisard will assist as the video assistant referee (VAR) during this exciting encounter.
