The referee appointments for the upcoming UEFA Europa League league phase match between Azerbaijan's Qarabag FK and Germany's Eintracht Frankfurt have been announced.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that a team of officials from Switzerland will officiate the encounter. Sandro Schärer has been appointed as the head referee for the match. He will be assisted by linesmen Stephane De Almeida and Jonas Erni, while Johannes von Mandach will serve as the fourth official.
The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) duties have been assigned to Fedayi San, with Lukas Fähndrich acting as the assistant VAR. The match is scheduled to take place on January 21 at 21:45 local time at the Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium in Baku.
This fixture represents a significant challenge for Qarabag as they continue their campaign in the revamped UEFA competition format. The Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium, named after the legendary Azerbaijani linesman, remains a historic venue for Azerbaijani football, frequently hosting high-profile European nights. Qarabag, representing the liberated territories of Azerbaijan, has consistently been the country's most successful club in international competitions, regularly reaching the group and knockout stages of UEFA tournaments.
