CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Who is Daniele Orsato, the referee for Chelsea vs Real Madrid? Champions League quarter-finals
The last time he refereed Real Madrid was in their 3-2 defeat to RB Leipzig in the Champions League group stages earlier this season.
The Champions League quarter-final second-leg between Chelsea and Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday will be officiated by Daniele Orsato.
The Italian referee takes charge of a Real Madrid Champions League fixture for the eighth time. The first was a memorable night for Madrid as they defeated Malmö of Sweden 8-0 at the Santiago Bernabéu in the 2015/16 season.
The last time Orsato refereed Los Blancos was in their 3-2 defeat to RB Leipzig in the Champions League group stages earlier this season.
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Who is Daniele Orsato?
Orsato, 47, is one of the most experienced referees in European football. His experience should let the game today flow as both sides look to advance to the semi-finals of the Champions League.
He is from Montecchio Maggiore, Vicenza, Italy, and has been a UEFA referee since 2010. Before becoming a referee, Orsato was a coach.
Real Madrid matches refereed by Orsato
- RB Leipzig-Real Madrid (3-2), Champions League group stage 2022/23
- Real Madrid-Manchester City (3-1), Champions League semi-final second leg 2021/22
- PSG-Real Madrid (1-0), Champions League round of 16 first leg 2021/22
- Chelsea-Real Madrid (2-0), Champions League 2020/21, second leg of the semi-finals
- Real Madrid-Manchester City (1-2), Champions League round of 16 first leg 2019/20
- Galatasaray-Real Madrid (0-1), Champions League 2019/20 group stage
- Real Madrid-Malmö (8-0), Champions League group stage 2015/16