Eleni Antoniou appointed to referee Arsenal vs. HB Køge

UEFA has appointed Greek referee Eleni Antoniou to officiate the opening match of the Women's Champions League League Phase. The match features Arsenal against HB Køge and is scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, at Meadow Park.

Antoniou will lead a Greek officiating team that includes assistants Zoë Papadopoulou and Vasileia Tsiklitarí, with Eiríni Pingíou serving as the fourth official. Thanasis Tzilos will handle VAR duties, supported by French assistant Victoria Béguer. The fixture marks the start of the 2026/27 season under the tournament's new format.