Rayo Vallecano has appointed Italian referee Maurizio Mariani to officiate their historic match against Crystal Palace FC in the 2026 UEFA Conference League final on May 27 at Leipzig Stadium. At 44, Mariani will officiate his first major European club final, supported by an all-Italian refereeing team, including assistants Daniele Bindoni and Alberto Tegoni, with Marco Di Bello leading the VAR team. Rayo Vallecano, after defeating notable opponents, aims to win their first continental trophy.
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