Attention, Benfica! Referee named for Tondela clash | OneFootball

Having overcome the first match against Fenerbahçe, which ended in a goalless draw, Benfica now turns its attention to the game with Tondela, part of the Liga Portugal Betclic. Recently, the competition's organization released the list of referees and the Eagles will have Anzhony Rodrigues officiating.

This will be the first match of the season that the red and whites will have him as the referee, in this case, hosting the Beirões, a match that is part of the 3rd round of the National Championship. Before Tondela, Anzhony Rodrigues was in the Eagles' last league match in the 2024/25 season, during the visit to Braga, which ended in a 1-1 draw.

According to the newspaper Record, the Portuguese referee will also have assistants Andreia Sousa and David Soares. António Nobre will be the 4th official. The VAR will be handled by Rui Costa, with assistance from Carlos Campos.

It should be noted that the last time António Nobre officiated a Benfica match, the referee was heavily criticized for the errors he made in the game against Arouca. Among the various incidents, the penalty awarded against Nicolás Otamendi, for a 'trip' with the head, stood out.

It's worth remembering that Benfica left Istanbul with a goalless draw, thus postponing all decisions to the second leg, which will take place next Wednesday, August 27, at Estádio da Luz. Until then, the Eagles will now host Tondela, a match for the 3rd round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, scheduled for Sunday, August 24.

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