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Germany’s Daniel Siebert to referee PSG vs. Arsenal Champions League final
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- Daniel Siebert, the German referee, is officially appointed to oversee the 2026 Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, aligning with UEFA's selection.
- Siebert, 42, will helm his third Arsenal Champions League match of the season, including a semi-final second leg and a prior quarter-final first leg victory appearances, at the Puskás Arena on May 30.
- The officiating crew includes Jan Seidel and Rafael Foltyn as assistants, with Bastian Dankert serving as the VAR for the final.
- Siebert has refereed nine Champions League matches this season, underlining his extensive experience at this elite level.
- UEFA assigned Letexier, Mariani, and Olofsson to other finals, with Letexier handling the Europa League final and Olofsson the women’s Champions League final, signaling a broader UEFA finals lineup.
- The final is scheduled for May 30 at the Puskás Arena, Budapest, marking a high-stakes season finale for Arsenal in European competition.
- Siebert's European credentials include Euro 2020, 2024 European Championship experience, and World Cup involvement in 2022, indicating familiarity with major finals contexts.
- Despite not being selected for the 2026 World Cup, Siebert remains UEFA’s trusted choice for the Arsenal-PSG final, contrasting with Zwayer’s World Cup assignment.
- Olofsson will referee the Women’s Champions League final, while Letexier and Mariani lead the other men’s finals, highlighting a diverse UEFA officiating group for major showpieces.
- The final will occur at the Puskás Arena on May 30, 2026, in Budapest, continuing Arsenal’s presence in top-tier European finals this season.
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