🚩 Clément Turpin, chosen for Atleti-Barça in the Champions League | OneFootball

UEFA has officially appointed French referee Clement Turpin to take charge of the crucial second leg of the Champions League quarter-final between Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona.

Alongside him, his compatriot Jerome Brisard will be in charge of the VOR room to oversee VAR in a clash that will decide a European semi-finalist.

Turpin is a familiar face for both sides and arrives with significant experience in this season’s tournament.

This season, he has already officiated four high-stakes matches, standing out for his ability to handle pressure in top-level stadiums. His most recent refereeing assignment was on March 17, in Real Madrid’s 1-2 win over Manchester City.

A positive memory for Atleti

For Atlético fans, the memory is a positive one: the Frenchman was the man in the middle for Atlético’s emphatic 4-1 win over Club Brugge last February at the Metropolitano.

However, his style is characterized by letting play flow, something that will test the intensity of Simeone’s and Hansi Flick’s systems.

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