UEFA appoints Hungarian officiating team for Omonia vs. Celta Vigo

UEFA has announced the officiating team for the Europa League League Phase opening match between Omonia Nicosia and Celta Vigo, scheduled to take place at the GSP Stadium in Cyprus on September 16, 2026, at 19:45 local time.

The match will be officiated by a Hungarian crew led by referee Balazs Berke. He will be assisted by compatriots Vencel Toth and Balazs Sert, while Bence Csonka has been appointed as the fourth official. The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system will be operated by Tamas Bognar, with Katalin Kulcsar serving as the Assistant VAR (AVAR).

This match marks the commencement of Omonia's campaign in the new League Phase format of the UEFA Europa League. Both clubs are currently preparing for the encounter as they aim to secure their first points in the tournament. The appointment follows standard UEFA procedures for selecting international refereeing teams for continental competitions.