He Arsenal and the PSG The hours are already counting to play the grand final of the ChampionsLeague. He Puskás Arena of Budapest will be the scene of a historic night for both teams: English they seek to lift first time the ‘Orejona‘, while the Parisian team wants to touch European glory again.
In the midst of all the tension, the spotlight also points to the man in charge of delivering justice. Daniel Siebert will be the main referee of the final between Arsenal and PSG. The referee Germanof 42 years, will affront he most important match of his refereeing careersince it will be his first final of a UEFA competition.
An award for a high-level season
Siebert does not arrive by chance at the appointment Budapest. The German has already directed nine Champions League games this season, more than any other referee before the final. A sample of the trust that the UEFA has deposited in it throughout the course.
The referee began to referee with only 14 years and it was climbing categories until becoming international referee in 2015. Since then, it has established itself as one of the common names on the big European nights. In addition to his experience in Championshas also directed matches in the Euro 2020 and in the Euro 2024.
“It is the greatest achievement of my career”
To Siebertthis designation It is a very special moment. The referee recognized in a interview with UEFA than to receive the call RobertoRosetti, director of arbitration of the European body, It was a moment of great emotion. The German was with his wife when he received the news and said that they were both excited to learn of the appointment.
The referee also explained that this final comes after a demanding seasonmarked even by a injury in it twin what did he do to him temer for his continuity during the course. However, he managed recover and complete a campaign that will now have the best closure possible in Budapest.
“Checking the Champions League final will be my greatest achievement,” he acknowledged. Siebertaware of the importance of the match he will have to referee.
A referee with a professor’s past
Beyond football, Daniel Siebert also has a curious story. German is qualified teacheralthough he is currently focused on his carrera as professional referee. During his time in a sports school had contact with young footballersand even this season came to referee two former students of his in the Bundesliga: Linton Maina and Fisnik Asllani.
An experience that, according to him, has also helped him on the field. The communicationthe authority and the management of the players son fundamental aspects for a arbitrator, especially in a final of Champions.
The refereeing team of the final
Daniel Siebert will not be alone in Budapest. You will be accompanied by your compatriots Jan Seidel y Rafael Foltyn as assistants. He suizo Sandro Schärer will be the fourth refereewhile the Spanish Guadalupe Porras Ayuso will act as reserve assistant referee. in the room OUR will be Bastianthank youaccompanied by Robert Schröder y Carlos del Cerro Grande.
A big night also for German arbitration. Siebert will have the challenge of going unnoticed in the most important game of the European season. In a final with so much at stake, your main objective will be clear: Let football be the protagonist.
