UEFA has officially named the referee for the crucial Conference League second-leg clash between Getafe and Partizan Belgrade this Thursday. Swiss official Urs Schnyder, 40, will take in charge of the whistle for the match at the FK Belgrade Stadium, where the Madrid-based side aims to secure a spot in the Conference League group stage.
Coach Luis Bordalás enters this European tie with a 3-1 advantage established in the first leg at the Estadio Coliseum. Urs Schnyder, born in Lucerne, is a regular in the Swiss Super League and possesses extensive experience in UEFA club competitions. This season marks his second appearance on the European stage, having already officiated one Europa League qualifying round match.
While this will be Schnyder's first time officiating Getafe in European action, he is well-acquainted with Spanish football. The referee has previously led matches involving clubs like Barcelona, Betis, Rayo Vallecano, and Girona. He will be joined in the VAR room by fellow Swiss official Michèle Schmölzer.
Getafe approaches this European commitment during a period of stability in the domestic league. Currently, the team sits 8th in La Liga with 3 points from a 1W-0D-1L record across 2 games, showing a recent form of WL. Their goal tally for the season stands at 1 goal scored and 3 conceded, resulting in a -2 goal difference. The top scorer is currently En Ünal with 1 goal in 2 appearances.
Following the trip to Serbia, the squad must pivot back to domestic duties. The next scheduled fixture is against Osasuna on August 31, an opponent currently ranked 16th in the table. Getafe will again be without the services of Christantus Uche and Juanmi for this period.
