István Kovács will referee the match of the third matchday of the Champions League between Real Madrid and Leipzig, which will take place at the Santiago Bernabéu (Wednesday, 9:00 pm CEST; Orange TV and Movistar Liga de Campeones). The Romanian referee will officiate a match involving our team in the top continental competition for the sixth time.

Matches refereed by Kovács involving Real Madrid:
-Liverpool-Real Madrid (1-0). Fourth matchday of the group stage of the Champions League 2025/26.
-Real Madrid-Manchester City (3-1). Second leg of the playoff for access to the Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16.
-Real Madrid-Borussia Dortmund (5-2). Third matchday of the group stage of the Champions League 2024/25.
-Liverpool-Real Madrid (2-5). First leg of the Champions League 2022/23 Round of 16.
-Manchester City-Real Madrid (4-3). First leg of the Champions League 2021/22 semifinals.

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