Who is the referee for Arsenal vs PSV Eindhoven? Champions League match officials and VAR confirmed

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Arsenal play host to PSV Eindhoven in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16, with a place in the quarter-finals up for grabs.

The Emirates Stadium is likely to be bouncing as the home fans push their side onto the final eight of the competition.

Arsenal hold a 7-1 lead over PSV after a first-leg thrashing at the Phillips Stadion that saw Mikel Arteta’s team put the home side to the sword.

Even in the history of the biggest Champions League comebacks, a six-goal lead has never been overturned, meaning an almighty collapse is needed for the Gunners to lose it now.

PSV on the other hand will be looking at damage control, keeping the score respectable and giving themselves the faintest chance of qualification.

The referee could have a big say in the match, so with that said, here’s a look at the appointments from UEFA.

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Who is the referee for Arsenal vs PSV Eindhoven?

UEFA have announced that Rade Obrenovic will be the referee for Arsenal’s clash with PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League round of 16 second leg.

The official has largely been in charge of Champions League, Europa League and international matches this season.

Rade Obrenovic referee record this season

Rade Obrenovic has been in charge of five European matches this season, across both the Champions League and Europa League.

The Slovenian official has awarded 19 yellow cards and one red card in those games, with no penalties awarded.

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Who are the match officials and VAR for Arsenal vs PSV?

Alongside Rade Obrenovic will be Jure Praprotnik and Grega Kordez, who are the assistant referees and linespeople for the match – while the fourth official is David Smajc.

There will be VAR in operation, with Alen Borosakthe main official alongside assistant Tiago Martins.

Are there away goals in the Champions League?

The away goals rule is no longer in place in the Champions League, meaning an aggregate draw after both legs will result in extra time and potentially penalties to separate the sides.