István Kovács to referee Real Madrid-Leipzig
It will be the sixth time the Romanian referee officiates a match involving our team in the Champions League.
István Kovács will referee the match of the third matchday of the Champions League between Real Madrid and Leipzig, which will take place at the Santiago Bernabéu (Wednesday, 9:00 pm CEST; Orange TV and Movistar Liga de Campeones). The Romanian referee will officiate a match involving our team in the top continental competition for the sixth time.
Matches refereed by Kovács involving Real Madrid:
-Liverpool-Real Madrid (1-0). Fourth matchday of the group stage of the Champions League 2025/26.
-Real Madrid-Manchester City (3-1). Second leg of the playoff for access to the Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16.
-Real Madrid-Borussia Dortmund (5-2). Third matchday of the group stage of the Champions League 2024/25.
-Liverpool-Real Madrid (2-5). First leg of the Champions League 2022/23 Round of 16.
-Manchester City-Real Madrid (4-3). First leg of the Champions League 2021/22 semifinals.
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