Felix Brych to Officiate Europa League Final Between Sevilla and Benfica
UEFA has confirmed that German referee Felix Brych will officiate the highly anticipated Europa League final between Sevilla FC and Benfica Lisbon on May 14.
Brych, an experienced and highly respected official, will be joined by assistants Mark Borsch and Stefan Lupp for the showdown, which promises to be a thrilling encounter between two of Europe’s most successful clubs in the competition.
The 48-year-old referee has a wealth of experience in high-profile matches, having officiated in several key fixtures across Europe’s top competitions. This season, Brych took charge of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash between Atlético Madrid and FC Barcelona, showcasing his ability to handle some of the biggest teams on the continent.
Brych’s role in the Europa League final further solidifies his reputation as one of the continent’s leading referees, and his appointment is expected to be welcomed by both clubs, who will be hoping for a fair and balanced officiating display as they battle for European glory.
The final will take place at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary, where both Sevilla and Benfica will be aiming to add another prestigious trophy to their respective histories. Sevilla are the competition’s record winners, while Benfica will look to claim their third Europa League title.
As the countdown to May 14 continues, football fans across Europe are eagerly awaiting what promises to be an exciting conclusion to the season’s Europa League campaign.