Lille-Galatasaray: Slovene Rade Obrenovic to referee on Wednesday
The Champions League match between Lille and Galatasaray on Wednesday 21 October will be refereed by Slovene Rade Obrenovic, according to several Turkish media.
The Champions League group stage match between Lille and Galatasaray, scheduled for Wednesday 21 October, will be overseen by Slovene referee Rade Obrenovic. The information is reported by several Turkish media outlets, including Anadolu Ajansı, Sözcü, Sabah Spor and Ajansspor.
A confirmed appointment
According to Anadolu Ajansı, Rade Obrenovic will officiate Galatasaray's away trip to French representatives Lille. Sözcü specifies that it is an important match for the Istanbul club. Sabah Spor and Ajansspor also indicate that the Slovene will be in charge of this group stage fixture. Hürriyet Spor also mentions this appointment, while A Spor confirms that the referee for the match is now known.
Context of the match
This appointment comes ahead of a crucial match for Galatasaray in the European competition. The two teams will face each other in the context of the 3rd matchday of the Champions League group stage. The match will be played in France, with Galatasaray as the visiting team. Turkish media agree on the date of Wednesday 21 October for this clash between the Istanbul side and the French representatives.
