16.03.2026 12:41
Polish referee Szymon Marciniak will officiate the second leg match between Liverpool and Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. The experienced referee Marciniak is considered one of Europe's top officials. Galatasaray, who won the first match played in Istanbul 1-0, is in a favorable position ahead of the return leg. The yellow-red team aims to maintain this advantage and advance to the next round in the away match against Liverpool on Wednesday.
The referee for the second leg match between Liverpool and Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 has been announced. Polish referee Szymon Marciniak will officiate the critical match to be played at Anfield Road.
GALATASARAY WILL TAKE THE FIELD WITH AN ADVANTAGE
The yellow-red team gained a significant advantage before the second leg by winning the first match played in Istanbul 1-0. Galatasaray aims to maintain this advantage and advance to the next round in the away match against Liverpool on Wednesday.
HE HAS OFFICIATED 3 MATCHES OF GALATASARAY
45-year-old Polish referee Szymon Marciniak has previously officiated three matches of Galatasaray in the Champions League. Marciniak first officiated the match against Atletico Madrid in the group stage during the 2015-2016 season.
The experienced referee then blew the whistle in the match against PSG, also played in the group stage, during the 2019-2020 season. Most recently, Marciniak officiated the second leg match between Galatasaray and Molde in the 2023-2024 season.