The Polish Szymon Marciniak has been designated by FIFA to arbitrate the semifinal of the Club World Cup between the PSG and Real Madridwhich will be played this Wednesday, July 9 at the Metlife Stadium in New York.
Marciniak44, he is one of the most recognized colleges on the international scene. In its wide history, it stands out The Catar 2022 World Cup final Between Argentina and France, as well as the Champions League 2023 final. Despite its prestige, it has also starred in controversial decisions. Recently, the most remembered is that of penalty with double touch of Julián Álvarezin the duel between Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid of the round of 16 of this season. In that meeting, the whites got the pass to the quarterfinals after beating in the penalty shootout.
It will be the second time that Marciniak arbitrates Real Madrid in this World Cup. It was already present in the previous clash before the Juventuswhich resulted in a 1-0 for whites. With him to whistle, the balance of the white team is positive: Six victories and three losses in 11 official meetings.
