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Referee named for Champions League match between AEK Athens and Real Madrid

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Italian referee Maurizio Mariani has been appointed by UEFA to officiate the Champions League match between AEK Athens and Real Madrid on November 4, 2026. The match is scheduled for 6:45 pm CEST at the Allwyn Arena. Mariani has previously refereed Real Madrid in three Champions League matches.

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Italian referee Maurizio Mariani has been appointed by UEFA to officiate the Champions League match between AEK Athens and Real Madrid on November 4, 2026. The match is scheduled for 6:45 pm CEST at the Allwyn Arena. Mariani has previously refereed Real Madrid in three Champions League matches. According to Managing Madrid, UEFA's appointment is for the fourth matchday of the Champions League.

Mariani's experience includes refereeing Real Madrid in a 2-0 win against Leipzig, a 1-0 loss to Lille, and a 3-0 win against Manchester City. These matches took place during the 2022/23 and 2024/25 group stages and the 2025/26 round of 16. Managing Madrid reports that Mariani is considered to have a lot of experience, making him a suitable choice for the intense match in Athens.

The match between AEK Athens and Real Madrid can be watched on Movistar Liga Campeones in Spain and streamed on Paramount+, DAZN, and Amazon Prime Video in the USA. The kickoff time is 21:00 CET, or 03:00 pm EST, at the Allwyn Arena in Athens, Greece, as reported by Managing Madrid.

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UEFA have appointed Italian referee Maurizio Mariani as the man in charge of Wednesday’s match between AEK Athens and Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League. Per Realmadrid.com Maurizio Mariani will officiate the match between AEK Athens and Real Madrid, corresponding to the fourth matchday of the Champions League, to be held at the Allwyn Arena (Wednesday, 6:45 pm CEST; Orange TV and Movistar Liga de Campeones). The Italian referee will oversee a match involving our team in Europe’s top competition for the fourth time. Matches refereed for Real Madrid in the Champions League: – Real Madrid-Leipzig (2-0).

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