The Referee at Allianz Arena Almost ‘Stole’ a Champions League from Madrid

Real Madrid is focused on Bayern Munich, the team they will visit at Allianz Arena in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals.

Carlo Ancelotti knows that the best way to approach the match against the Germans is by winning at Reale Arena. He has urged his players to maintain maximum concentration against Real Sociedad, as a victory against the Basques would also secure the LaLiga title.

The referee for the match between Real Madrid and Manchester City has been unofficially confirmed to be Clement Turpin. This appointment has stirred mixed feelings among Real Madrid fans, primarily due to Turpin’s past errors in matches involving the Madrid team.

🚨 Clément Turpin será el árbitro de la ida de semifinales (Bayern de Múnich – Real Madrid) del próximo martes 30 de abril.

Fue el mismo que dirigió la final contra el Liverpool que supuso la 14ª Champions.@defcentral pic.twitter.com/O9ATJLtxxr
— Jose Padilla (@JosePadi_) April 24, 2024

French referee Clement Turpin has been chosen to officiate this authentic European classic in the first of the two clashes that will determine which team advances to the final at Wembley on June 1.

Favorable Record for Real Madrid The history with Turpin couldn’t be better for the Madrid side: six matches officiated by him and six victories, including the 2022 final in Paris, which secured the team’s 14th title against Liverpool.

However, Turpin made a serious mistake by disallowing a goal by Karim Benzema in the final against Liverpool two years ago, a decision that still resonates with everyone at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium.