Albanian refereeing has received another significant recognition on the European stage. Juxhin Xhaja will officiate the UEFA Europa League match between Hoffenheim and FCSB, scheduled for Thursday in Germany at the “Rhein-Neckar-Arena,” with a kick-off time of 18:45.

In addition to Xhaja, his assistants will be Arbër Zalla and Rejdi Avdo, while Albert Doda will serve as the fourth official. The VAR will be operated by English referee Peter Bankes, with Spanish referee Carlos del Cerro Grande as the AVAR.

This will be the third match this season in the UEFA Europa League where the Albanian referee team (Juxhin Xhaja, Arbër Zalla, Rejdi Avdo, and Albert Doda) officiates in the group stage, following their involvement in the matches AZ Alkmaar – Elfsborg and Elfsborg – Sporting Braga.

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