Bruno Costa appointed to referee crucial Benfica match | OneFootball

Bruno Costa was chosen by Liga Portugal Betclic for the AVS - Benfica match. According to the appointments list released by the Refereeing Council (CA) of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), the referee will officiate what will be José Mourinho's first game on the bench for the Eagles.

The referee from the Viana do Castelo Football Association will be assisted by Jorge Fernandes and João Morte, while João Afonso is the fourth official for the match. Manuel Oliveira was appointed as the VAR for the game, and Tiago Leandro will contribute as the AVAR.

It is worth noting that this will be only the third game Bruno Costa will referee for Benfica. The previous two occasions were in the 2024/25 season: His debut was on February 8, in a victory for the Eagles over Moreirense (3-2) in the championship. Later, in March, he officiated the Benfica - Tirsense (4-0) match in the Portuguese Cup.

all with one more match played than the Eagles' team.

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