Gil Manzano to Referee Roma at Manchester United
Spanish referee Jesús Gil Manzano will oversee Roma's Champions League clash at Old Trafford on Tuesday evening.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Soccer
UEFA has named Jesús Gil Manzano to referee Manchester United's Champions League match against Roma at Old Trafford, with kickoff set for 21:00 CET (20:00 GMT). The match follows Roma's 5-2 win over Udinese and Manchester United's 2-0 defeat at Chelsea on Saturday.
Why it matters
The appointment of an all-Spanish officiating team signals UEFA's assignment for this high-profile knockout-stage fixture between two clubs with contrasting recent form. Roma's win moved it within a point of Serie A leaders Inter and Lazio, while Manchester United enter the match after a weekend setback.
Roma scored four goals in the first 37 minutes of their 5-2 win over Udinese, while Manchester United conceded twice in a 2-0 loss at Chelsea. The extraction does not report how either side's form will affect Tuesday's result.
The players
Jesús Gil Manzano
Spanish referee assigned by UEFA to officiate the Roma versus Manchester United Champions League match.
Manchester United
English football club based in Manchester, hosting the Champions League fixture at Old Trafford.
Roma
Italian club from Rome that won 5-2 over Udinese and travels to Old Trafford for the Champions League match.
The details
UEFA named an all-Spanish officiating team for the match, with Juan Martínez Munuera as fourth official and Carlos del Cerro Grande on VAR, assisted by Cuadra Fernández. The fixture is scheduled for Old Trafford in Manchester at 21:00 CET.
Timeline
Saturday: Roma beat Udinese 5-2 and Manchester United lost 2-0 at Chelsea.
Tuesday, 21:00 CET (20:00 GMT): Roma face Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Season Trajectory
The all-Spanish officiating team assigned by UEFA to this Champions League fixture places the match in the context of a knockout-stage schedule that also features other high-profile refereeing appointments. Roma's position within a point of Serie A leadership frames the result as relevant to both clubs' domestic and European campaigns.
Fantasy managers and bettors tracking Manchester United and Roma players should note the Tuesday kickoff and the officials' assignments before lineups are confirmed. The match's result will also affect each club's standing in the Champions League table.
The takeaway
Scheduled officiating appointments and recent form give readers a clear picture of the Tuesday fixture before kickoff, and the VAR and fourth-official assignments are worth tracking as the match unfolds.
What happens next
Manchester United and Roma meet at Old Trafford on Tuesday at 21:00 CET (20:00 GMT), with Jesús Gil Manzano refereeing.
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