Since the start of his second life as a coach, Luis Enrique repeats over and over again that he never talks about arbitration. The Spanish technician will surely have to remember this rule if the meeting in Leverkusen goes badly this Tuesday evening.
Opposed to Bayer Leverkusen for their third League phase match after their successes against Atalanta (4-0) and FC Barcelona (2-1), Paris Saint-Germain approaches this meeting with the status of overwhelming favorite. But Vitinha and his teammates must show great discipline in this match.
Luis Enrique is renowned for his great correction with the referees.
The referee appointed for this Champions League match is none other than Jesús Gil Manzano. This 41-year-old Spaniard is renowned for being particularly severe in his decisions and finicky in his relationships on the pitch.
When Gil Manzano creates controversy in Spain
On the other side of the Pyrenees, Jesús Gil Manzano has generated several controversies following his refereeing decisions, the latest of which this weekend, during the La Liga match between FC Barcelon and Girona (2-1). After a yellow card handed out to Frenkie de Jong for a simple verbal exchange, the Spanish referee angered Hansi Flick, who in turn received a red card before leaving the pitch in a daze.
In total, no less than 26 yellow cards and 3 red cards were distributed by Jesús Gil Manzano in seven matches refereed this season. The Iberian, however, does not lack references in the Champions League since he still has 27 matches in C1 in his career, including 4 involving PSG, for a record of two victories, a draw and a defeat. Luis Enrique and his men are warned: they must not discuss the matter with the referee of the day.
