Direction Spain to Mr. Lettexier

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By: Manu Tournoux

Direction Spain to Mr. Lettexier

The French referee François Letexier will be at the whistle this week in the Champions League. He will direct the meeting of a Spanish club.

French referees are still popular with UEFA. While Clément Turpin directed (and rather well) the poster between Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid (2-1) in the round of 16 go to the Champions League, François Letexier will be in action this week during the return matches.

The Breton referee will also take the direction of Spain, since he will be mission on the meeting between FC Barcelona and Benfica Lisbon. The Blaugranas won it to go to Portugal (0-1), despite the justified exclusion of Pau Cubarsi at the start of the game.

Letexier finds Barça

At 35, François Letexier lived the greatest moment in his career last summer by arbitrating the final of the euro between Spain and England (2-1), in Berlin. This season, he has already directed five Champions League games, including the Liverpool-Real Madrid shock (2-0), and a spectacular Dortmund-Barcelona (2-3) in the group stage. During this match, Mr. Letexier had whistled a penalty in favor of the Germans, for a stroller on Serhou Guirassy.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.