UEFA Names Referees for Major Club Finals

UEFA announced the refereeing teams on Monday for its major European club finals this month, with German official Daniel Siebert assigned to the Champions League showpiece between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal on May 30 at Puskás Aréna in Budapest.

Siebert, 42, will officiate his first UEFA club final after handling nine Champions League matches this season, including Arsenal's quarterfinal first-leg win over Sporting CP and their semifinal second-leg victory against Atlético Madrid. He also refereed PSG's league-phase draw at Athletic Club. His team includes assistants Jan Seidel and Rafael Foltyn, both German; fourth official Sandro Schärer of Switzerland; VAR Bastian Dankert and assistant VAR Robert Schröder, both German; and support referee Carlos Del Cerro Grande of Spain.

The appointments reflect UEFA's confidence in experienced officials. Siebert officiated at the 2022 World Cup and recent European Championships but was not selected for the 2026 tournament. Arsenal has won all four prior matches under his watch, while PSG remains unbeaten in their four meetings with him.

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