CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Who is Jésus Gil Manzano, the referee for Milan vs PSG in the Champions League 2023/24?
Kylian Mbappé and co. head to Italy for game four of the group stage, with a Spanish official recently in charge of El Clásico with the whistle.
Last time out in the Champions League it was a relatively comfortable time for Paris Saint-Germain, who picked up all three points with a 3-0 win over visitors AC Milan. Goals from Kylian Mbappé, Randal Kolo Muani and Lee Kang-In ensured Luis Enrique’s team sit top of Group F at the half way stage.
Milan on the other hand have two draws (against Newcastle and Dortmund) to add to the loss and will be keen for a much better showing on Tuesday night in front of their own fans. A bad loss domestically at the weekend suggests this could be another tough encounter, though. Will home comforts help some refereeing awards?
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Who is referee Jésus Gil Manzano?
It has been just over a week since arguably the biggest rivalry in club football took place, Barcelona and Real Madrid going head-to-head, and the high pressured atmosphere was put in the decision-making hands of a certain Jésus Gil Manzano. Now he gets the chance to keep the peace and order in the San Siro.
Hailing from Don Benito, located in the western Spanish region of Extremadura, Gil Manzano commenced his career as a referee in Spain’s LaLiga during the 2012/13 season and, at the youthful age of 29, achieved the distinction of becoming the youngest Spanish official to ascend to the rank of FIFA international referee. Subsequently, he has presided over numerous prestigious tournaments, such as the Champions League, the Europa League, 2018 World Cup qualifiers, Euro 2020 qualifiers, and the UEFA Nations League.
He’s remembered by many as the referee who showed a red card to then Barça captain, Lionel Messi, marking the first red card of his club career, in the 2021 Spanish Super Cup final between Barcelona and Athletic Club, which ended in a 3-2 win for the Basques.