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David Irvine

Ref & VAR officials confirmed for Celtic vs Bayern Munich Champions League tie

The match officials have been confirmed for the Champions League knockout play-off round fixture between Celtic and Bayern Munich.

Brendan Rodgers' side take on the Bundesliga giants in the first-leg on Wednesday night.

Celtic play at home in the first match between the clubs due to being the unseeded team from their league phase placing. 

The return fixture in Munich will be played on Tuesday, February 18.

UEFA have confirmed a Spanish refereeing team for the match this week.

Jesus Gil Manzano will be the man in the middle for the huge European contest.


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Manzano is taking charge of a Champions League match involving Celtic for the second time in his career.

The experienced whistler, 41, was the referee for Celtic's 3-0 away win over Anderlecht in 2017 in the group stage of the competition.

Manzan will be assisted by Diego Barbero and Angel Nevado who will run the line at Celtic Park. Jose Luis Munuera will be the fourth official in Glasgow. 

Carlos del Cerro Grande has been appointed as the VAR official with Tiago Matins, from Portugal, as his assistant.

Celtic vs Bayern Munich Champions League match officials

Referee: Jesus Gil Manzano (ESP)

Assistant Referees: Diego Barbero (ESP) & Angel Nevado (ESP)

Fourth Official: Jose Luis Munuera (ESP)

VAR: Carlos del Cerro Grande (ESP)

AVAR: Tiago Martins (POR)

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