Arsenal are set for another huge clash in the Champions League as they welcome PSG to the Emirates Stadium for the first leg of their semi-final meeting.
It’s just the third time in the Gunners’ history that they have made it into the final four of the competition, with Mikel Arteta looking to make even more history.
While Arsenal are looking to make it all the way in the Champions League, they will be faced with the challenge of PSG.
The two teams appear to be finely poised, with pundits struggling to predict a winner between Arsenal and PSG in the build-up.
While plenty of moments could swing the game, so too could the impact of the referees and match officials.
So with that said, here’s a look at the UEFA match official and referee picks for Arsenal vs PSG in the Champions League semi-final first leg.
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Who is the referee for Arsenal vs PSG?
UEFA have announced that Slavko Vincic is the referee in charge of Arsenal’s Champions League semi-final first leg with PSG.
The match official has taken charge of nine matches in the Champions League this season, with one being a good omen for the Gunners.
Slavko Vincic’s Champions League record
Slavko Vincic has taken charge of nine matches in the Champions League this season, with a relatively lenient record.
| Matches | Yellow cards | Red cards | Fouls per game | Penalties awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 35 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
Slavko Vincic has already refereed in Arsenal vs PSG
Arsenal beat PSG back in October 2024, with the two teams facing off in the league phase of the Champions League.
A 2-0 victory for the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium is a good omen for a potential repeat, but so too is the referee.
Slavko Vincic refereed Arsenal vs PSG, where he awarded just one yellow card to each team.
Match officials and VAR for Arsenal vs PSG
While Slavko Vincic is in charge of the match as the main referee, he will be joined by assistants Tomaz Klancnik and Andraz Kovacic, while Matej Jug is the fourth official.
VAR is in operation. Alen Borosak will be joined by Dennis Higler in the booth.
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