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Glenn Nyberg officiates Champions League match between Napoli and Arsenal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 10:15 AM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Glenn Nyberg officiates Champions League match between Napoli and Arsenal

Summary

UEFA has appointed Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg to oversee the upcoming Champions League match between Napoli and Arsenal at Stadio Maradona. Nyberg will lead the officiating crew on Wednesday, supported by assistant referees Mahbod Beigi and Andreas Söderkvist, along with fourth official Adam Ladebäck. Carlos del Cerro Grande of Spain is assigned to lead the video assistant referee team, with Jérôme Brisard serving as the assistant video assistant referee. Napoli enters the contest having won only one of its first three Serie A fixtures this season. Conversely, Arsenal maintains a perfect record after winning all three of its opening Premier League matches. Following this European fixture, Napoli is scheduled to play a series of league phase matches against opponents including Manchester City, Porto, and Villarreal.

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Key Details

•Glenn Nyberg will referee the Napoli versus Arsenal match on Wednesday.
•The officiating crew includes assistants Mahbod Beigi and Andreas Söderkvist.
•Carlos del Cerro Grande will oversee VAR for the Champions League encounter.
•Napoli holds a 1-2 record in Serie A heading into the game.
•Arsenal enters the match undefeated in three Premier League games.

Latest Updates

10:15 AMYahoo Sports — Official: Referee appointed for Napoli vs. Arsenal

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Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg has been appointed for Wednesday’s Champions League match between Napoli and Arsenal at the Stadio Maradona.UEFA has announced the referee and VAR for the upcoming Champ...
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