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Letexier to Referee Ajax-Olympiacos Clash

Published January 26, 2026, 10:23

UEFA has appointed French referee François Letexier for the crucial Champions League League Phase match between Ajax and Olympiacos, to be held in Amsterdam on Wednesday, January 28th at 22:00. The match is decisive for Olympiacos' qualification. He will be assisted by Cyril Minier and Mehdi Rahmouni, with Jeremy Pignard as the fourth official. Zarrey Zile and Mathieu Verny will be on VAR duty, all of them being French. The selection of Letexier highlights the importance of the match and the need for fair officiating.