Szymon Marciniak has been appointed to referee the match between FC Porto and Manchester City, related to the first matchday of the league phase of the Champions League. The Polish referee is considered one of the best referees in Europe and has experience in major international competitions.
The match is scheduled for Tuesday and will take place at the Estádio do Dragão, in Porto, home of FC Porto. This is the first game of the new league phase of the Champions League, a format that replaced the previous group stage in the competition.
FC Porto and Manchester City are two clubs with a history of recent encounters in the Champions League, which adds interest to this clash. City, coached by Pep Guardiola, starts as the favorite, but FC Porto, managed by Vítor Bruno, will play at home with the support of their fans.
