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Polish referee Szymon Marciniak was scheduled to officiate the opening match of UEFA EURO 2024 between Germany and Scotland. However, his performance in Bayern Munich’s controversial Champions League match against Real Madrid on Wednesday has cast doubt on whether he will still be given the honor.
Marciniak’s decision had a major impact on the match, as Bayern Munich went on to lose 2-1.
UEFA has not yet commented on whether Marciniak will still be assigned to officiate the EURO 2024 opener. However, it is clear that his performance in the Bayern Munich-Real Madrid match has raised serious questions about his suitability for such a high-profile match.
Marciniak’s Record
Marciniak is one of UEFA’s most experienced referees. He has officiated at two World Cups and two European Championships. He is also a regular referee in the UEFA Champions League.
Marciniak has a generally good reputation as a referee. He is known for being fair and consistent in his decision-making. However, he has made some high-profile errors in the past.
In 2018, Marciniak awarded a controversial penalty to Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich. The penalty was converted by Cristiano Ronaldo, and Real Madrid went on to win the match 2-1.
Marciniak’s performance in the Bayern Munich-Real Madrid match on Wednesday was one of his worst in recent memory. His decision to disallow Coman’s goal was a clear and obvious error, and it had a major impact on the outcome of the match.
It is unclear whether Szymon Marciniak will still be assigned to officiate the opening match of UEFA EURO 2024. His performance in Bayern Munich’s controversial Champions League match against Real Madrid on Wednesday has cast doubt on his suitability for such a high-profile match. UEFA will need to carefully consider Marciniak’s record and his recent performance before making a decision.
