“The Ukrainian team of referees will serve the match of the most prestigious tournament in Europe.”, — write: champions.football.ua
Balakin will work as the main referee at the Champions League match January 27, 2025
The Ukrainian team of referees will serve the match of the most prestigious tournament in Europe.
The Ukrainian team of referees headed by Mykola Balakin will work at the match of the eighth round of the Champions League between Sturm and Leipzig, according to the official UEFA website.
Ukrainian referees will work in the field. Referees from Switzerland will be responsible for VAR.
Chief Referee: Mykola Balakin (Ukraine);
Assistants: Oleksandr Berkut and Viktor Matyash (both – Ukraine);
Fourth referee: Vitaly Romanov (Ukraine);
VAR referee: Fedai Sun (Switzerland);
VAR assistant referee: Lucas Fendrich (Switzerland).
The match will take place on January 29, starting at 22.00.