The referee appointed for Inter’s Champions League opener against Slavia Prague next week, Ruddy Buquet, has been examined by Italian media outlet FcInterNews.
The report details how the 42-year-old Frenchman, a commercial agent by trade, has already officiated six matches so far this season: four in Ligue 1, one in the Champions League qualifying rounds and one in the Europa League qualifying rounds.
These games have saw the home team win twice, a single draw and three wins for the away team, suggesting the referee isn’t afraid of the pressure of a home crowd.
However, Buquet has officiated eight Champions League games in his career, with the home team winning five times and there being three draws, meaning even the most superstitious of Inter fans shouldn’t be too concerned.
Finally, the report details how Buquet’s history with Italian teams has been mostly negative, with no Italian club winning in any of the games he’s officiated.
