Antonio Mateu Lahoz - Football referee

Antonio Miguel Mateu Lahoz is a highly regarded Spanish football referee. He was born on March 12, 1977, in Alboraya, Valencia, Spain. Known for his unique refereeing style, Mateu Lahoz is often praised for his ability to communicate effectively with players and for his distinct, flamboyant style on the field.

Mateu Lahoz began refereeing at a young age in the Valencian Community, quickly climbing the ranks due to his exceptional performances. He officiated his first match in La Liga, the top division of Spanish football, in the 2008-2009 season. His competence on the domestic stage led him to be appointed to the FIFA International Referees List in 2011, allowing him to referee high-profile matches in international competitions.

On the international stage, Mateu Lahoz has officiated in various important competitions including the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, and the FIFA World Cup. Notably, he was chosen to referee the 2021 UEFA Champions League Final between Manchester City and Chelsea.

Mateu Lahoz is known for his leniency in comparison to many of his contemporaries, preferring to let the game flow and often refraining from issuing cards unless necessary. This approach, combined with his theatrical gesticulations and open communication style with players, makes him a distinctive figure in football refereeing.

As of my last training data in September 2021, Mateu Lahoz continues to referee at the highest levels of international football and has gained widespread respect from players, managers, and fans for his handling of matches. However, his unique style of officiating has also led to controversies and criticism from some quarters.

Europa League 2019 - 2020
1/8 finalsBaselEintracht Frankfurt2020-08-061-0
round of 32Istanbul BaÅŸakÅŸehirSporting2020-02-274-1
Group StageGlasgow RangersFeyenoord2019-09-191-0
Champions League 2019 - 2020
1/2 finalsLyonBayern Munich2020-08-190-3
1/8 finalsDortmundPSG2020-02-182-1
Group StageBenficaZenit2019-12-103-0
Group StageShakhtarDinamo Zagreb2019-10-222-2
Group StageLeipzig SCLyon2019-10-020-2
play-offsAPOELAjax2019-08-200-0
Euro 2020 qualifiers
EnglandMontenegro2019-11-147-0
PolandMacedonia2019-10-132-0
HungarySlovakia2019-09-091-2
UkraineSerbia2019-06-075-0
UEFA Nations League 2018-2019 - League A
BelgiumSwitzerland2018-10-122 - 1
Champions League 2018 - 2019
1/2 finalTottenham HotspurAjax2019-04-300 - 1
1/4 finalsLiverpoolPorto2019-04-092 - 0
1/8 finalsTottenham HotspurDortmund2019-02-133 - 0
group stageLokomotiv MoskvaGalatasaray2018-11-282 - 0
group stageCrvena ZvezdaLiverpool2018-11-062 - 0
group stageBenficaBayern Munich2018-09-190 - 2
Europa League 2018 - 2019
round of 32Eintracht FrankfurtShakhtar2019-02-214 - 1
play-offsAS TrenčínLarnaca AEK2018-08-231 - 1
WC 2018
group stageIcelandCroatia2018-06-261 - 2
group stageDenmarkAustralia2018-06-211 - 1
Europa League 2017 - 2018
1/8 finalsCSKA MoskvaLyon2018-03-080 - 1
round of 32ZenitCeltic2018-02-223 - 0
Champions League 2017 - 2018
1/4 finalsManchester CityLiverpool2018-04-101 - 2
group stageBesiktasPorto2017-11-211 - 1
group stageManchester CityNapoli2017-10-172 - 1
group stagePSGBayern Munich2017-09-273 - 0
play-offAPOELSlavia2017-08-152 - 0
WC 2017 u20
1/2 finalItaly u20England u202017-06-081 - 3
group stageSenegal u20Ecuador u202017-05-280 - 0
group stageZambia u20Iran u202017-05-244 - 2
Europa League 2016 - 2017
1/4 finalsLyonBesiktas2017-04-132 - 1
Champions League 2016 - 2017
1/2 finalMonacoJuventus2017-05-030 - 2
1/8 finalsManchester CityMonaco2017-02-215 - 3
group stageBenficaNapoli2016-12-061 - 2
group stageCSKA MoskvaTottenham Hotspur2016-09-270 - 1
WC 2018 qualifiers - Europe
play-offsItalySweden2017-11-130 - 0
BulgariaFrance2017-10-070 - 1
SlovakiaSlovenia2017-09-011 - 0
CroatiaUkraine2017-03-241 - 0
SwitzerlandPortugal2016-09-062 - 0
Olympic Games 2016
group stageArgentina OTHonduras OT2016-08-101 - 1
group stageBrazil OTSouth Africa OT2016-08-040 - 0
Europa League 2015 - 2016
1/8 finalsAnderlechtShakhtar2016-03-170 - 1
group stageLokomotiv MoskvaSporting2015-11-262 - 4
Champions League 2015 - 2016
1/8 finalsDynamo KyivManchester City2016-02-241 - 3
group stageOlympiakosDinamo Zagreb2015-11-042 - 1
group stagePortoChelsea F.C.2015-09-292 - 1
play-offsClub BruggeManchester United2015-08-260 - 4
WC 2015 u20
1/8 finalsSerbia u20Hungary u202015-06-102 - 1
group stageNew Zealand u20USA u202015-06-020 - 4
Euro 2016 qualifiers
TurkeyNetherlands2015-09-063 - 0
IsraelBosnia-Herzegovina2014-11-163 - 0
BulgariaCroatia2014-10-100 - 1
Champions League 2014 - 2015
round of 16JuventusDortmund2015-02-242 - 1
group stageLudogorets RazgradLiverpool2014-11-262 - 2
group stageGalatasarayDortmund2014-10-220 - 4
group stageSportingChelsea F.C.2014-09-300 - 1
Europa League 2014 - 2015
1/4 finalsWolfsburgNapoli2015-04-161 - 4
round of 16FiorentinaAS Roma2015-03-121 - 1
play-offsSarajevoBorussia Mönchengladbach2014-08-212 - 3
Europa League 2013 - 2014
round of 16LyonPlzen2014-03-134 - 1
round of 32DniproTottenham Hotspur2014-02-201 - 0
group stageApollonTrabzonspor2013-09-191 - 2
play-offsSkënderbeuChornomorets2013-08-291 - 0
Champions League 2013 - 2014
group stageArsenalMarseille2013-11-262 - 0
group stagePlzenBayern Munich2013-11-050 - 1
qualifiers 3rd roundGrasshopperLyon2013-08-060 - 1
WC 2014 qualifiers - Europe
RussiaNorthern Ireland2012-09-072 - 0
Champions League 2012 - 2013
group stageMontpellierSchalke 042012-12-041 - 1
qualifiers 3rd roundFenerbahce SKVaslui2012-08-011 - 1
Europa League 2012 - 2013
round of 16Tottenham HotspurInternazionale2013-03-073 - 0
round of 32LeverkusenBenfica2013-02-140 - 1
group stageNewcastle UnitedBordeaux2012-10-043 - 0
Play-offsLokerenPlzen2012-08-232 - 1
qualifiers 2nd roundLokomotiv PlovdivVitesse2012-07-194 - 4
Euro 2012 u19 qualifiers
Turkey u19Poland u192011-11-162 - 2
Poland u19Luxembourg u192011-11-132 - 1
Euro 2012 qualifiers
ItalyNorthern Ireland2011-10-113 - 0
Euro 2013 u21 qualifiers
play-offsGermany u21Switzerland u212012-10-121 - 1
Belarus u21Germany u212011-09-060 - 1
Champions League 2011-2012
qualifiers 3rd roundGlasgow RangersMalmö2011-07-260 - 1
Europa League 2011 - 2012
group stageSchalke 04Steaua2011-12-012 - 1
play-offsSlovan BratislavaAS Roma2011-08-181 - 0
qualifiers 2nd roundDundee UnitedSlask Wroclaw2011-07-213 - 2
Euro 2011 u19 qualifiers
elite roundItaly u19Poland u192011-05-263 - 1
elite roundIreland u19Poland u192011-05-241 - 0
friendly
Saudi ArabiaBolivia2018-09-102 - 2
EnglandNetherlands2016-03-291 - 2
FranceGermany2015-11-132 - 0
TurkeyBelarus2013-11-192 - 1
CanadaMauritania2013-09-100 - 1
IcelandRussia2013-02-060 - 2
PortugalLuxembourg2011-08-105 - 0
ColombiaEcuador2011-03-262 - 0
Italy u21England u212011-02-081 - 0