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Artur Dias to oversee APOEL-Real Madrid

The Portuguese referee has been designated by UEFA to officiate Match-day 5 as Real Madrid travel to face APOEL in Cyprus.

Artur Dias en un partido entre Uruguay y Mali
Update:

Next Tuesday's Champions League clash between Cypriot champions APOEL Nicosia and Real Madrid will be officiated by Artur Dias after UEFA confirmed the nominated officials for Tuesday's games in match-day 5 of the tournament group stage.

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