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debut on 25 August 2012 in a game between Málaga and Mallorca. Gil Manzano also appeared in the

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quarterfinals game between

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and Real Sociedad, where Racing refused to play after one minute. Following the game between

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and

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on 23 September 2018, that ended 2–2,

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refused to shake his hand after the match.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Gil Manzano, Jesus 1984 births Living people Spanish football referees People from Don Benito Sportspeople from the Province of Badajoz Copa América referees UEFA Champions League referees UEFA Europa League referees