Celtic vs Slovan Bratislava referee and VAR officials named

Brendan Rodgers' side play their first match in the revamped league phase of the European competition on Wednesday night. 

Slovakian side Slovan Bratislava are the visitors with Celtic looking to get off to a winning start in the Champions League after automatic entry to the competition proper.

Now, UEFA have confirmed the officials for the tie with Makkelie the man in the middle. The official, from the Netherlands, has previously taken charge of one match involving Celtic - a 2-1 defeat to Bayern Munich in Glasgow back in 2017.

Makkelie has refereed three games in the Eredivisie so far this season, dishing out 13 yellow cards in the process.

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The experienced whistler will be assisted by Hessel Steegstra and Jan de Vries. Marc Nagtegaal has been confirmed as the fourth official.

Rob Dieperink is on VAR duty and will be assisted by Spaniard Carlos del Cerro Grande.

Celtic vs Slovan Bratislava Champions League match officials

Referee: Danny Makkelie NED

Assistant referees: Hessel Steegstra NED / Jan de Vries NED

Fourth official: Marc Nagtegaal NED

VAR: Rob Dieperink NED

Assistant VAR: Carlos del Cerro Grande ESP