Ivana Projkovska appointed to referee Real Madrid – PSG in Champions League
Projkovska will lead the refereeing team at Alfredo Di Stéfano for the Champions League tie on 22 September 2026, kick-off 21:00.
Ivana Projkovska has been appointed to referee the Champions League group-stage tie between Real Madrid and PSG. The match is scheduled for 22 September 2026 with kick-off at 21:00 at the Alfredo Di Stéfano stadium in Madrid.
Refereeing team and recognition
Projkovska will be assisted by her compatriot Elena Soklevska-Ilievski, Latvia's Dijana Vanaga and Croatia's Sabina Bolić. The appointment marks another top-level assignment for Projkovska ahead of a high-profile encounter between two of Europe's leading clubs.
Ivana Projkovska has been listed for some time among UEFA's elite referees and is regarded as one of Europe's leading female match officials. That status has led to repeated selections for major international and club fixtures, including the upcoming game in Madrid.
The nomination to a Champions League match between Real Madrid and PSG is a further endorsement of her performance at elite level and highlights the growing presence of female referees in major men's competitions.
For Projkovska, the assignment is both a personal milestone and a sign of trust from UEFA refereeing bodies, which continue to place experienced officials on the continent's most-watched matches.
The game between Real Madrid and PSG on 22 September 2026 (21:00 CEST) will therefore see Projkovska lead a four-person refereeing team at Alfredo Di Stéfano in Madrid.
Photo: press material from the event
