The referees for Panathinaikos and AEK in European Cups
Polish referee Szymon Marciniak will officiate the first match between Panathinaikos and Betis in the Europa League, while Portuguese referee Luís Godinho will oversee the match between Čelije and AEK in the Conference League.
The upcoming European competitions will see notable officiating appointments for Greek teams, with Polish referee Szymon Marciniak set to take charge of the match between Panathinaikos and Betis in the Europa League on March 12. Known for his experience and notable performances, Marciniak will be supported by assistants Liszkiewicz and Kupsik, with Pavel Raczkowski serving as the fourth official and English referees Gillett and Donaghy in the VAR room.
In another match on the same day, Portuguese referee Luís Godinho will officiate the clash between Čelije and AEK in the Conference League. Godinho's team of officials includes assistants Teixeira and Martins, along with fourth official Fábio Veríssimo. VAR will be managed by Narciso and Esteves. These appointments are crucial as both Greek teams aim to advance past the Round of 16 in their respective competitions.
These matches not only highlight the participation of Greek teams at a competitive European level but also emphasize the importance of quality officiating. The decisions made by these referees can significantly affect the outcomes of the matches, impacting the future of the teams in European tournaments. The looming matches set the stage for high-stakes encounters as Panathinaikos and AEK look to secure victories and progress further into the tournaments.