‘We are doomed’, ‘Whole of Ancelotti’s family officiating’ – Many Man City fans react after hearing who the match officials for the game against Real Madrid

UEFA have announced that Daniele Orsato will take charge of the Champions League Semi-Final second-leg between Manchester City and Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium on Wednesday night.

Pep Guardiola’s side travel to Spain for their semi-final second leg against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League. The Blues hold a slim 4-3 lead after an instant classic at the Etihad in the first leg.

Ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final second-leg between Manchester City and Real Madrid, UEFA have announced that Daniele Orsato will be involved in the huge clash at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Who is Daniele Orsato?

Orsato, 46, is one of the most experienced referees in European football. His experience should let the game today flow as both sides look to advance to the quarter-finals.

He was born in Vicenza and has been a UEFA referee since 2010. Before becoming a referee, he was a coach.

Champions League stats

The Italian has shown an average of 4.5 yellow cards per game in the Champions League. He has refereed 41 times in Europe’s top competition and has only shown seven red cards (five double yellows and two straight reds). He has also awarded 12 penalties.

Orsato has refereed City once this season already when Pep Guardiola’s side ran out 2-1 winners at home against Paris Saint-Germain – a game in which City sealed their place into the round-of-16.

The Italian official will referee a match involving Real Madrid in this competition for the sixth time. The last occasion was earlier this season, for the first leg of the round of 16 game against PSG at the Parc des Princes.

The full officiating crew for the game is as follows.

Referee: Daniele Orsato [🇮🇹]
Assistants: Ciro Carbone [🇮🇹], Alessandro Giallatini [🇮🇹]
VAR: Massimiliano Irrati [🇮🇹]
Assistant VAR: Paolo Valeri [🇮🇹]
Fourth Official: Davide Massa [🇮🇹]

In reaction to the news shared on Twitter by Man City Xtra, many Man City fans have expressed their thoughts and opinions.

“Why am I seeing italian flags and getting Ancelotti vibes”
Credit: @SarangiGourav

“They couldn’t find anyone from another country”
Credit: @braTforReal

“The Italian Mafia gonna be controlling the UCL semi final. We are doomed.”
Credit: @pep_mind

“Whole of Ancelotti’s family officiating ffs we’re done out here.”
Credit: @theskybluesss

“Now let’s see. Daniele is the one that gave Ramos a red card the last time we fought them in UCL in Santiago Bernabeu. But now they have Ancelotti.
Let’s see how this one go.”
Credit: @La_Cityzen

“Stop overreacting guys I’m sure we’ll be fine”
Credit: @JileMartin

“Who ever, we are ready.”
Credit: @plivingstone203

“This is the same guy who gave Sterling that pen and Ramos the red at the Bernabeu last time”
Credit: @mcfcdez

“This ref is class”
Credit: @MCFC_Covenant

“We are winning this”
Credit: @DrStuff2

“Orsato was the ref for our 1st leg win vs Madrid in 19/20. The one we (correctly) got the pen, and Ramos red card. Promising.”
Credit: @MosesOnduso5

“He’s literally been class in every game he’s reffed us (who else has the balls to give us a penalty and send Ramos off at the Bernabeu?) why are you guys complaining?”
Credit: @TeacherOfBall