Real Madrid's official website confirmed that Maurizio Mariani will referee Real Madrid's Champions League league-phase fourth-round match against AEK Athens on Wednesday evening. The game will kick off at the OPAP Arena at 8:45pm Cairo time.
Appointment confirmed
According to Real Madrid's official website, Mariani has been appointed to take charge of the match. It will be the fourth time he has officiated a Real Madrid fixture in the Champions League.
Review of previous matches
According to Real Madrid's official website, the club looked back on Mariani's three previous appearances in charge of their European games. He previously officiated Real Madrid's 2-0 win against Leipzig in the group stage of the 2022-23 season.
The other two games
Mariani also officiated Lille's 1-0 win against Real Madrid in the league phase of the 2024-25 season, and Real Madrid's 3-0 victory against Manchester City in the first leg of the 2025-26 round of 16.
Record under Mariani
Real Madrid have had two wins from three Champions League matches under Mariani.
