AdminAston Villa have learned who will take charge of their Champions League clash with Club Brugge this week, with Swiss referee Sandro Schärer appointed for the important European fixture.
Schärer will oversee Villa’s latest Champions League outing as Unai Emery’s side continue their European campaign, with the officials expected to come under plenty of scrutiny when the two teams meet.
The Swiss referee is not unfamiliar with Aston Villa, having already taken charge of one of their European matches last season.
Schärer previously refereed Villa’s impressive 3-1 away victory over Bologna in the Europa League quarter-final.
That experience could offer a useful reference point for Villa supporters ahead of Tuesday’s trip to Belgium.
Villa will be hoping the appointment brings similar fortune this time around as they look to make another strong impression on the European stage.
The meeting with Club Brugge is expected to be a demanding test for Emery’s revamped squad, particularly away from home, where discipline and composure could prove crucial.
For Schärer, meanwhile, it represents another opportunity to officiate an Aston Villa match in European competition.
Villa supporters will certainly be hoping the Swiss official proves to be a positive omen once again. After the memorable result against Bologna last season, there will be optimism that Schärer can oversee another successful night for the Premier League side in the Champions League.
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