Marciniak Leads Europe After Controversy at the Metropolitano
Atlético continues to make headlines, and this time it’s because of the refereeing! UEFA has appointed Szymon Marciniak to lead an important Europa League match, a decision that has surprised many, especially after the controversy surrounding the penalty disallowed in favor of Julián Álvarez in the thrilling Champions League round of 16 match between Atlético and Real Madrid.
The surprise is even greater because UEFA has decided to change Marciniak’s VAR assistant. The Pole Tomasz Kwiatkowski, Marciniak’s regular partner since the Qatar World Cup, will not be present at the match.
This decision has raised suspicions, considering the speed with which the decision was made to disallow the goal at the Metropolitano, in contrast to other plays that require much more deliberation.
In a positive turn for Spanish refereeing, Alejandro Hernández Hernández will be in charge of VAR in this crucial match. Excellent news that confirms the good moment of Spanish referees in European competitions. Undoubtedly, Atleti continues to be a protagonist, even when it is not on the field!
