Sandro Scherer to officiate semifinal between PSG and Bayern

20:50 / 26.04.2026·214·Sport

In brief

UEFA has appointed Swiss official Sandro Schärer to referee the upcoming Champions League showdown between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich at the Parc des Princes. The appointment has sparked mixed reactions among Bayern supporters, who recall a decisive home defeat to Inter Milan under his officiating last season despite a previous victory against Lokomotiv Moscow. Schärer, a 37-year-old who describes his younger self as a "rebellious" player, previously faced scrutiny from Lille’s management for his communication style during a controversial match against Borussia Dortmund. This high-profile assignment places the Swiss referee at the center of a pivotal clash as both European giants vie for a spot in the final.

The refereeing team for the match between PSG and Bayern in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinal has been announced. UEFA has entrusted this important game to Swiss referee Sandro Scherer. This was reported by Goal.com reports.

Bayern, led by Vincent Kompany, will take to the pitch at Parc des Princes in Paris in an attempt to reach the final for the first time since 2020. However, Scherer’s appointment is causing some concern among supporters of the Munich club.

During his career, Scherer has officiated two Bayern matches. If the 2-0 victory over Lokomotiv in the 2020/21 season was a positive memory, last season’s experience was different.

Last year, the Munich side lost 2-1 at home to Inter in the quarterfinals in a match officiated by Scherer. Although there were no mistakes in the referee’s decisions, the result paved the way for the German club’s elimination from the competition.

At the same time, Borussia Dortmund beat Lille 2-1 and advanced to the next round under this referee. On that occasion, French club president Olivier Létang protested, accusing the referee of speaking only German.

Sandro Scherer, who is now 37, has spoken about his footballing past and admitted that he had a very difficult character on the pitch. He described himself as a “rebellious” and “hard to manage” player.