Clement Turpin, a seasoned French referee, will officiate tonight’s Champions League match at Ibrox between Rangers and Viktoria Plzen. At 43 years old, Turpin brings a wealth of experience, notably having refereed the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid in 2022.
He is no stranger to matches involving Rangers, having officiated three of their games in the past four years. Notably, he oversaw Rangers’ impressive 4-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund in Germany during their Europa League run in 2022, where he awarded a penalty for a handball that James Tavernier converted.
Additionally, Turpin refereed the subsequent 2-0 defeat against Liverpool in the Champions League group stage, where Mo Salah scored after a foul on Luis Diaz. Most recently, in August 2023, he was the referee for the 2-2 draw against PSV Eindhoven at Ibrox.
For tonight’s match, his officiating team includes assistant referees Erwan Finjean and Aurelien Berthomieu, fourth official Mathieu Vernice, video assistant referee Willy Delajod, and assistant VAR Nicolas Rainville.
This match promises to be an exciting encounter, and Turpin’s experienced presence on the field could play a crucial role in ensuring fair play. With his history of officiating Rangers matches, fans will be keen to see how he manages the game this evening.