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David Irvine

Ref & VAR officials confirmed for Aston Villa vs Celtic

The match officials have been confirmed for the Champions League match between Aston Villa and Celtic.

Brendan Rodgers' side head to Villa Park on Wednesday night for their final outing in the revamped league phase of the UEFA competition. 

Celtic already know they are into the knockout play-off round of the competition before kick-off tomorrow night.

However, adding to their points total will have an impact on the opposition they face in the next round - and could see them bank another performance payment.

Clement Turpin will lead a team of French match officials to take charge of the Champions League contest.


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The experienced official - who refereed the opening Euro 2024 match between Germany and Scotland -has never taken charge of a match involving Celtic.

He was an additional assistant referee for the match between Spartak Moscow and Celtic back in 2012 - Celtic won 3-2 that night.

He has refereed Rangers, Motherwell and Hibs in European competition.

Turpin will be assisted by Nicolas Danos and Benjamin Pages who will run the line at Villa Park.

Romain Lissorgue will be the fourth official for the match.

Jerome Brisard will take a lead on VAR with Rob Dieperink - from the Netherlands - providing assistance in the VAR booth.

Aston Villa vs Celtic match officials confirmed

Referee: Clement Turpin (FRA)

Assistant referees: Nicolas Danos (FRA) & Benjamin Pages (FRA)

Fourth official: Romain Lissorgue (FRA)

VAR: Jerome Brisard (FRA)

AVAR: Rob Dieperink (NED)

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