The referee appointments for the first leg of the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round match between Qarabag and CSKA Sofia have been officially announced.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, the match, which will take place in Baku, will be officiated by a team of referees from Italy.
Daniele Chiffi has been appointed as the head referee for the match. He will be assisted by Giovanni Baccini and Alessandro Lo Cicero on the sidelines. The role of the fourth official will be performed by Daniele Perenzoni. Valerio Marini will serve as the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), with Federico La Penna acting as the Assistant Video Assistant Referee (AVAR).
The match between Qarabag and CSKA Sofia is scheduled for July 23 at the Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium, with kickoff set for 20:00 local time.
Qarabag FK, based in Aghdam, is a prominent Azerbaijani football club that has consistently represented the country in European competitions. The club's participation in the UEFA Europa League is a significant event for Azerbaijani football, drawing attention from fans across the nation as the team competes to advance through the qualification stages.
