UEFA has officially appointed German referee Daniel Siebert to take charge of the much-anticipated 2026 Champions League Final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain at the Puskás Aréna.
The 42-year-old official is already a familiar name for the Gunners this season. He was the man in the middle during Arsenal’s 1-0 semi-final triumph over Atlético Madrid, where he sparked controversy by denying two penalty appeals from the Spanish side at the Emirates Stadium.
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Statistically, Siebert’s appointment is a massive boost for Mikel Arteta’s side. Arsenal has never lost a match under his whistle, securing 100% victories in all 4 previous encounters:
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2021: 3-1 win against Olympiacos.
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2025: 3-0 dominant display against Dinamo Zagreb.
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2026: Crucial away win vs Sporting CP and the semi-final victory against Atlético.
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While Siebert is a good omen for Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain also boasts an unbeaten record under the German official. PSG has 3 wins and 1 draw (a 0-0 vs Athletic Bilbao this year) in 4 matches. However, this final marks the first time Siebert will referee the French giants in a high-pressure knockout fixture.
Interestingly, Siebert arrives at the final fresh from officiating the 2026 Saudi King’s Cup Final, where he oversaw Al-Hilal’s 2-1 victory over Al-Kholood.
