The UEFA Champions League semifinal second-leg tie between Manchester City and Real Madrid will be officiated by Szymon Marciniak, a Polish referee. The match will be held at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night, and will be the sixth time that Marciniak will preside over one of the games of Manchester City....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
Marciniak has officiated a number of crucial matches in the tournament, including the second leg of last season’s quarter-final clash against Chelsea at the Santiago Bernabéu (2-3).
Both Real Madrid and Manchester City played a 1-1 draw in the first-leg of the semifinal tie in Spain last week, making the second-leg game a crucial one. Marciniak’s previous experience, as well as his previous experience with Manchester City, will come in handy in officiating the game.
The tremendous pressure on Marciniak to make unbiased and fair decisions during the match will be substantial, given the tension and challenges that both teams will be bringing to the field. Both teams will be looking to outplay their opponents, and move on to compete for the coveted Champions League trophy.
The kick-off time for the Manchester City vs Real Madrid second-leg semifinal is 8 pm. Fans of both teams and football enthusiasts from around the globe will be eagerly awaiting the start of the match, which is sure to be a nail-biting clash between two heavyweights of the sport.
