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PSG vs Liverpool: Spanish Referee with Unfortunate History for French Clubs

July 11, 2026Diego Herrera1 мин

UEFA has announced the appointment of José Maria Sanchez as the referee for the highly anticipated Champions League quarter-final first leg between Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool. This crucial encounter is scheduled for this Wednesday at 9 PM (CET) at the iconic Parc des Princes.

The selection of the 42-year-old Spanish official has garnered attention due to his past record: since his debut in the competition, Sanchez has been consistently associated with less-than-favorable outcomes for French Ligue 1 clubs, raising questions ahead of this pivotal match.