Turpin set for City–Real
UEFA appointed French referee Clément Turpin for Manchester City vs Real Madrid’s Champions League second leg on Mar. 17 — notable because Real have a strong recent record when he officiates, adding drama to the Etihad meeting Tribuna. The fixture now carries extra narrative beyond the pitch tactics. Tribuna
Real Madrid have won eight, drawn one and lost one of the ten Champions League matches Clément Turpin has previously refereed for the club, per Real Madrid’s official match list. realmadrid.com That list of Turpin fixtures for Real includes the 2022 Champions League final (Liverpool 0–1 Real), knockout wins such as Chelsea 1–3 (QF 2021/22), a 2–2 first‑leg semifinal with Bayern (2023/24), and a 1–2 group‑stage defeat to Manchester City (2025/26). realmadrid.com Real Madrid’s website also records that the Etihad appointment will be Turpin’s eleventh Champions League match involving the club. realmadrid.com Across competitions this season Turpin has officiated 22 matches, issuing 84 yellow cards, four straight red cards and awarding nine penalties, according to a season summary reported by City Xtra. cityxtra.co.uk Manchester City’s record under Turpin stands at seven games total — four wins, one draw and two defeats — as compiled in City Xtra’s match‑official review. cityxtra.co.uk Turpin’s wider career numbers include roughly 279 Ligue 1 appearances and about 69 Champions League appointments, figures reported in season profiles and match databases. en.as.com
