Referees for the first match in the Champions League have been appointed

The referees for our team's first match in the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League season have been announced. Croatian officials have been appointed to oversee the away match against Ireland’s Shelbourne FC in the second qualifying round.

The match will take place on July 23 at Tolka Park in Dublin and will be officiated by Ante Čulina. Luka Pušić and Ivan Mihalj will serve as assistant referees. Mateo Erceg will act as the fourth official.

UEFA Champions League

Second Qualifying Round, First Leg

July 23

22:45 – Shelbourne vs Qarabağ

Referee: Ante Čulina

Assistant referees: Luka Pušić, Ivan Mihalj

Fourth official: Mateo Erceg

VAR: Mario Zebec

AVAR: Tihomir Pejin

(All from Croatia)

Venue: Tolka Park, Dublin