Roma discover referee for Champions League trip to Manchester United

Spanish official Jesús Gil Manzano will referee Roma’s Champions League trip to Manchester United at…

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Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 12:26 PM

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Jesús Gil Manzano will referee Roma's Champions League clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
UEFA appointed an all-Spanish officiating team, including Carlos del Cerro Grande on VAR.
Roma enters the fixture following a 5-2 domestic victory against Udinese.

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Spanish official Jesús Gil Manzano has been appointed to referee Roma's upcoming UEFA Champions League match against Manchester United at Old Trafford. UEFA selected an all-Spanish officiating crew for the Tuesday fixture, which includes Juan Martínez Munuera serving as the fourth official, Carlos del Cerro Grande on VAR duties, and Cuadra Fernández assisting.

Gian Piero Gasperini's Roma side enters the European clash in strong form following a 5-2 Serie A victory over Udinese. In contrast, Manchester United continues to struggle under manager Michael Carrick after suffering a 2-0 Premier League defeat against Chelsea.

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