Referee Sascha Stegemann Assigned to Dortmund Match After 2023 Controversy

Stegemann, who faced backlash and threats over a missed penalty call in 2023, will officiate Borussia Dortmund's game against Bayer Leverkusen this Friday.

• Sascha Stegemann will referee Borussia Dortmund's match against Bayer Leverkusen, nearly two years after a controversial decision in 2023.
• In April 2023, Stegemann failed to award Dortmund a clear penalty in a match against VfL Bochum, a decision that impacted the Bundesliga title race.
• Dortmund's 1-1 draw in that game allowed Bayern Munich to eventually claim the league title on the final day of the season.
• Following the incident, Stegemann apologized publicly but received death threats and required four weeks of police protection.
• The upcoming match is scheduled for Friday at 8:30 PM and will be broadcast on Sat.1 and DAZN.

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