Referee picked for Benfica v Casa Pia, choice sparks mixed feelings | OneFootball

Gustavo Correia will be the main referee for the Benfica - Casa Pia match, a game in the next round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, which will take place next Sunday, November 9th, at Estádio da Luz, and counts for the 11th round of the national championship.

As assistant referees, Gustavo Correia will have André Dias and Fábio Silva. The main referee will also have the assistance of Luís Filipe, who will act as the fourth official for the match. Lastly, João Bento will serve as VAR, with Rui Cidade as AVAR for the match between Benfica and Casa Pia.

The history of Benfica with Gustavo Correia is bittersweet for the eagles. It should be noted that the main referee for the match against Casa Pia was the fourth official for the classic against Porto, which ended in a goalless draw, and also for the derby with Sporting at the end of last season, at Estádio da Luz, which ended in a 1-1 draw.

On the other hand, Gustavo Correia's record with Benfica, as the main referee, gives reasons for the red fans to smile. The referee officiated seven matches for the eagles, between December 2021 and April 2025, and the red team won all those encounters.

This set of matches includes a game for the League Cup, against Covilhã, in 2021, and six more for the national championship, spread over three seasons (2021/22, 2023/24, and 2024/25). Benfica will try to maintain this winning streak against Casa Pia, next Sunday, November 9th, in a match scheduled for 8:30 PM.

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