UEFA have appointed Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs as the man in charge of Tuesday’s match between Liverpool and Real Madrid, which will be played at Anfield with kick-off scheduled for 21:00 CET.
Per Realmadrid.com István Kovács has been chosen to officiate the Champions League matchday four clash between Real Madrid and Liverpool at Anfield (Tuesday, 9:00 pm CET). The Romanian referee will oversee a game involving our team in the continent’s top competition for the fifth time. Real Madrid games
refereed by Kovács: -Real Madrid-Manchester City (3-1). Second leg of the Round of 16 playoff, Champions League 2024/25. -Real Madrid-Borussia Dortmund (5-2). Matchday three of the Group Stage, Champions League 2024/25. -Liverpool-Real Madrid (2-5).First leg of the Round of 16, Champions League 2022/23. -Manchester City-Real Madrid (4-3).First leg of the semifinals, Champions League 2021/22.
Kovacs has great experience in big Champions League game, so he should be prepared enough for an intense and physical contest between the two European giants.
HOW TO WATCH, STREAM CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Date: 11/04/2025
Time: 21:00 CET, 03:00pm EST.
Venue: Anfield, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
Available TV: Movistar Liga Campeones (Spain)
Available Streaming: Paramount+, DAZN, Amazon Prime Video (USA)
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