Referee confirmed for Europa League final, he once made ‘ridiculous’ decision against Man United

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Uefa have confirmed the match officials for Manchester United vs Tottenham in the Europa League final.

Manchester United beat Athletic Club 4-1 last week to book their spot in the Europa League final where they will face Premier League opponents Tottenham on May 21st.

There is huge pressure on Ruben Amorim to win the Europa League in order to salvage the season and qualify for the Champions League in 2025/26.

Amorim is already planning for the final knowing that United have failed to beat Tottenham in three meetings this season.

Uefa confirms Europa League final referee for Man United vs Tottenham

With less than 10 days remaining until the final in Bilbao, Uefa has now confirmed the referee set to oversee the clash.

Uefa announced that German referee Felix Zwayer will officiate the match, making it his 11th match in charge of a European clash this season.

Zwayer recently refereed Arsenal’s second leg against Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals of the Champions League.

He is yet to referee United this season, but he has previously overseen four matches involving the Red Devils.

Felix Zwayer once made ‘ridiculous’ decision against Man United

Zwayer’s latest match in charge of a Manchester United game was in 2023 when the Red Devils drew with Sevilla at Old Trafford.

United drew 2-2 at home before being knocked out of the competition when they lost 3-0 in Spain. Erik ten Hag had to play without Bruno Fernandes in the second leg after he picked up a suspension.

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In the first leg, Zwayer decided to caution Bruno Fernandes with a yellow card when the ball hit his hand at close range. As it was his third yellow card of the competition, United’s captain missed the second leg and was forced to watch as his side was knocked out.

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United legend Paul Scholes criticised Zwayer for the decision, as quoted by Manchester Evening News.

“Ridiculous,” Scholes said about the yellow card decision.

“I thought the referee was poor all night. Any sign of a foul he couldn’t wait to get his yellow card out – just give the free-kick? It’s not intentional, he’s stood a yard away from him.”