UEFA has appointed the Wednesday referees for the matches valid for the 5th round of the Champions League championship phase. Two Italian teams on the second day of matches in the top European cup, Bologna (hosting Lille at the Dall’Ara at 9pm) and Juventus (playing at the same time on the Aston Villa pitch). An all-Spanish refereeing team for the Old Lady in black and white, at Villa Park Mr. Gil Manzano directs while his compatriot Hernandez is in the VAR room. Group of British whistles instead for Bologna: English Michael Oliver is the referee, Gillett is at VAR assisted by the Scot Dallas.
ASTON VILLA – JUVENTUS (Wednesday 27 November at 9.00pm)
Referee: Jesús Gil Manzano ESP
Assistant referees: Diego Barbero ESP and Angelo Nevado ESP
Fourth official: Juan Martínez Munuera ESP
Video Assistant Referee: Alejandro Hernández ESP
Video Assistant Referee: Guillermo Cuadra ESP
BOLOGNA – LILLE (Wednesday 27 November at 9.00pm)
Referee: Michael Oliver ENG
Assistant referees: Stuart Burt ENG and James Mainwaring ENG
Fourth official: Chris Kavanagh ENG
Video Assistant Referee: Jarred Gillett ENG
Video Assistant Referee: Andrew Dallas SCO