UEFA have confirmed that Jesús Gil Manzano will take charge of Manchester City’s Champions League league phase clash against AS Monaco at the Stade Louis II this week. The 41-year-old Spanish referee leads an all-Spanish officiating team for the fixture.
Manchester City head into the contest in strong form, unbeaten in four games across all competitions since the September international break. Pep Guardiola’s side recorded a 2-0 win over Napoli on matchday one of the league phase, alongside domestic victories over Manchester United and Burnley, as well as a draw at Arsenal and Carabao Cup progression against Huddersfield Town.
AS Monaco, meanwhile, suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat against Club Brugge in their opening Champions League game, leaving them under pressure to respond on home soil. Ansu Fati scored Monaco’s only goal in Belgium.
Match Officials
Referee: Jesús Gil Manzano (Spain) – Manzano has officiated five matches this season across La Liga and the UEFA Europa League, issuing 18 yellow cards, three red cards, and awarding two penalties. He previously refereed Manchester City’s 3-0 win over Bayern Munich in the 2023 Champions League quarter-final first leg, a result that helped launch City toward their first European triumph.
Assistant Referees: Ángel Nevado (Spain), Guadalupe Porras Ayuso (Spain)
Video Assistant Referee (VAR): Cesar Soto Grado (Spain)
Assistant VAR: Alejandro Hernández (Spain)
Fourth Official: José Luis Munuera (Spain)
FAQs
Q: Has Jesús Gil Manzano refereed Manchester City before?
A: Yes, he officiated City’s 3-0 win over Bayern Munich in the 2023 Champions League quarter-final first leg.
Q: How has Manzano’s season been so far?
A: In five matches across La Liga and the Europa League, he has shown 18 yellow cards, three reds, and awarded two penalties.
Q: Who are the assistant referees?
A: Ángel Nevado and Guadalupe Porras Ayuso, both from Spain, will assist Manzano on the pitch.
Conclusion
Manchester City’s Champions League clash with AS Monaco will be overseen by experienced Spanish referee Jesús Gil Manzano, supported by a full Spanish team of officials. With both teams eager for crucial points in the new league phase, the appointment adds another layer of intrigue to a high-stakes European night at the Stade Louis II.
