João Pinheiro appointed to referee Sporting v Benfica derby | OneFootball

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·17 April 2026

João Pinheiro appointed to referee Sporting v Benfica derby

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João Pinheiro, from the Braga FA, has been appointed to referee Sporting v Benfica in the 30th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic. The federation announced the decision on Wednesday, 15 April.

Bruno Jesus and Luciano Maia will act as assistant referees alongside Pinheiro. Miguel Fonseca is the fourth official.


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From the Cidade do Futebol in Oeiras, Rui Costa will serve as VAR for the derby between the lions and the eagles. José Bessa is the AVAR.

The reverse fixture at the Estádio da Luz was overseen by António Nobre.

Kick-off is at 18:00 on Sunday, 19 April, at the Estádio José Alvalade.

Benfica are pushing to move into second place, which is currently occupied by Sporting.

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