FC Bayern's 287th Champions League match on Wednesday against FC Copenhagen will be a unique experience. The Allianz Arena game (21:00, DAZN) will be refereed by Stephanie Frappart, who was nominated by UEFA for the group match on Monday. This isn't Frappart's first encounter with Bayern's stars like Manuel Neuer, Thomas Müller, and Serge Gnabry; she was part of the 2022 World Cup preliminary round, where she refereed the DFB's match against Costa Rica. The game marked a historical moment as Frappart became the first female referee to officiate a men's World Cup match.
Stephanie Frappart is no stranger to the Champions League, having officiated in three matches previously, including Real Madrid's 5-1 win against Celtic Glasgow, where she administered three penalties in the first half. Frappart has also had experience with Bayern's women's team, refereeing two European Cup matches for them.
The upcoming Champions League encounter between Bayern and Copenhagen takes on added significance as Frappart is set to officiate the game. Although this is her first Champions League match of the current season, her career has blossomed in recent years with multiple IFFHS awards as the World's Best Referee (2019-2023). Despite any previous refereeing experiences with FC Bayern, Franappart's extensive experience and accolades in top-tier European competitions underscore her expertise.
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Stephanie Frappart's refereeing career has been marked by notable achievements in recent years. In 2019-2023, she won the IFFHS World's Best Referee award five times. Her Champions League refereeing credits include various high-profile matches, although specific games involving FC Bayern Munich are not mentioned in the sources.
