Miguel Nogueira returns for Porto v Benfica after contentious last meeting | OneFootball

Miguel Nogueira will take charge of Porto v Benfica on Sunday, returning to the Dragão with a noteworthy record in fixtures involving the two giants.

Glorioso 1904 highlights his curious recent assignments involving the big clubs. His first high-profile Porto v Benfica came on five October 2025 in the eighth round of the Primeira Liga and finished 0-0 after an officiating display that drew heavy scrutiny. The sides were then coached by Francesco Farioli and José Mourinho.

In the first minute of that match, Pavlidis caught Gabri Veiga with an elbow and no foul was given. Then, on 88 minutes, António Silva grappled Deniz Gul in the box and play continued without VAR intervention.

After the final whistle, Porto president André Villas-Boas strongly criticised the referee, arguing different decisions were required in both incidents.

Nogueira now oversees another meeting with three points at stake and high significance for both teams. Notably, he has never handled a defeat for either club, with nine Benfica matches yielding six wins and three draws, and 11 Porto matches producing seven wins and four draws.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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