20.10.2025 13:40
The critical match that Galatasaray will play against Bodø/Glimt in the UEFA Champions League will be officiated by Michael Oliver from the English Football Association. The experienced referee was most recently the referee for the Turkey-Spain match, where Spain won 6-0.
UEFA has announced the referee for the Galatasaray - Bodø/Glimt match. The critical match will be officiated by English referee Michael Oliver. The match will take place on Wednesday, October 22, at 19:45 at RAMS Park.
OLIVER IS NO STRANGER TO TURKISH FOOTBALL
Michael Oliver, regarded as one of the most experienced referees in the Premier League, has officiated many matches involving both the national team and Turkish clubs throughout his career.
Oliver has officiated in the following matches of our Crescent-Stars team:
- 2015: 1-0 victory against Kazakhstan away,
- 2021: 4-2 victory against the Netherlands,
- and 2025: 6-0 defeat against Spain.
HE HAS ALSO OFFICIATED IN MATCHES OF TURKISH TEAMS
Michael Oliver has officiated many matches of Turkish clubs in European competitions. Here are some of those matches:
- 16.03.2023: Fenerbahçe 1-0 Sevilla
- 16.08.2022: Copenhagen 2-1 Trabzonspor
- 03.10.2018: Porto 1-0 Galatasaray
- 14.03.2018: Beşiktaş 1-3 Bayern Munich
- 18.02.2016: Galatasaray 1-1 Lazio
- 16.03.2017: Beşiktaş 4-1 Olympiakos
- 21.02.2019: Zenit 3-1 Fenerbahçe
ALL EYES ON OLIVER IN THE CRITICAL MATCH
Galatasaray will take the field against Bodø/Glimt for the leadership battle in the group. It is known in the Turkish football community that Oliver has drawn attention for his "impartial and clear officiating" in past matches, although some of his decisions have also sparked controversies.