Artur Dias to referee Real Madrid vs Manchester City in Champions League semi-final first-leg

Artur Dias will referee the first-leg of the Champions League semi-final between Real Madrid and Manchester City, UEFA have announced.

Manchester City continue their treble hunt on Tuesday evening, travelling to the Spanish capital for the first-leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final against current holders Real Madrid.

Pep Guardiola’s side collapsed to defeat at the Santiago Bernabéu last season, suffering defeat in the second-leg of the semi-finals against Real Madrid.

City overcame Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals last month and are looking to reach their second Champions League Final, after losing to Chelsea in 2021.

The Blues are unbeaten in the Champions League so far this season and have played German opposition on three occasions.

City did however begin their European campaign in Spain, beating Sevilla 4-0 in September.

Ahead of Tuesday’s semi-final first-leg, UEFA have announced the match officials for the tie.

Match Referee

Artur Dias will take charge of proceedings between Real Madrid and Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabéu in midweek.

The Portuguese referee has officiated 28 matches so far this season, showing 147 yellow cards and four red cards.

One of those red cards came when the 33 year-old official last took charge of City, sending off Sergio Gomez against FC Copenhagen in October.

Assistant Referees

The referee will be accompanied by Assistant Referees Paulo Soares and Pedro Ribeiro.

Video Assistant Referees

Overviewing proceedings will be Video Assistant Referee Massimiliano Irrati and Assistant Video Assistant Referee Tiago Martins.

Fourth Official

Daniele Orsato has been named as the Fourth Official.

The official will be overseeing conduct within the two dugouts, and the behaviour of managers Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola.