We explain who Artur Dias is, the referee for Real Madrid versus Manchester City in the Champions League semi finals.
Real Madrid and Manchester City clash again in the UEFA Champions League semi finals for the second year in a row. The white team arrive fresh from lifting the Copa del Rey against Osasuna, while the sky blues finished top of the Premier League standings.
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Who is Artur Dias, the referee of Real Madrid vs Manchester City in the 2022-2023 Champions League?
Artur Soares Dias is a 43-year-old Portuguese referee born in Porto. He has been directing top-flight matches in Portugal since 2004-2005, when he was 25. International duties followed in 2010, and over the years he has taken charge of two Euro 2020 matches, two Olympic games, seven European World Cup qualifiers, and 28 Champions League fixtures in his distinguished career.
In this Champions League season, he has overseen three matches. Two group stage games featured in his record, including Liverpool against Ajax and Copenhagen against Manchester City, while a round of 16 match between Eintracht and Napoli also benefited from his officiating.
Real Madrid statistics with Artur Dias as referee
Artur Dias has officiated Real Madrid on three occasions. The first came in the 2017-2018 Champions League group stage when Apoel was defeated 0-6 by Real Madrid. The second appointment saw Real Madrid beat CSKA Moscow 3-0 in the group stage of the 2018-19 season. The third encounter ended in a 2-2 draw with Paris Saint-Germain in the group stage of the 2019-2020 season, a match remembered for a harsh injury to Eden Hazard following a strong challenge from Thomas Meunier.
Manchester City statistics with Artur Dias as referee
Artur Dias has also overseen several Manchester City fixtures, contributing to a history of officiating for the club at the highest European level. This season’s assignments reflect his ongoing presence in major continental clashes, where his decisions have influenced the flow of important games among elite clubs. This information is compiled from match reports and official European competition records provided by Goal and league organizers.