Spanish officiating team named

Ricardo de Burgos will referee Fenerbahçe’s Champions League third-round home fixture against Slavia Prague. Anadolu Agency, citing UEFA’s announcement, names Iker De Francisco and Ivan Masso Granado as assistants and Adrian Cordero as fourth official.

The VAR officials

Son Dakika reports that Guillermo Cuadra Fernandez will be the video assistant referee and Javier Iglesias Villanueva the assistant VAR. The on-field referee and video review team have distinct responsibilities; the appointment list covers both groups.

The match schedule

Kickoff is scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 7.45pm Turkish time in Kadıköy. Ajansspor also reports this date and kickoff time.

What it means for supporters

The appointment clarifies the match’s organisational details. A referee’s nationality or selection is not evidence of a particular result or decisions favouring either side. Supporters attending the stadium should separately check the club’s official ticket and entry announcements.