Benfica take note: João Pinheiro picked to referee Santa Clara clash | OneFootball

In the last few hours, Liga Portugal has announced the referees for the 5th round and João Pinheiro is the chosen one to lead the refereeing team for the match between Benfica and Santa Clara. The last time the Braga judge was in charge of an eagles' match, the result ended in a one-goal draw against Sporting, at Estádio da Luz.

According to what Record newspaper had access to, Liga Portugal made a point, during today, September 10, to announce the names of the judges and the referee who is affiliated with AF Braga was chosen to maintain order and discipline in the match at Estádio da Luz.

In the same publication, the sports daily also reveals the names of the rest of the refereeing team, who will accompany João Pinheiro. The Braga judge will count on the assistance of Bruno Jesus and Luciano Maia. The position of 4th referee will be taken by Miguel Ribeiro. In VAR, the choices fall on Ricardo Moreira and Pedro Felisberto, who will be the AVAR.

The choices made for the matches of direct rivals, namely Sporting and Porto, are also noteworthy. Starting with the blues and whites, who will host Nacional, at Dragão, will have the refereeing of Luís Godinho. António Nobre - involved in the controversial match between Benfica and Arouca - will be the judge of the lions' visit to Famalicão's stronghold.

Remember that the match between Benfica and Santa Clara is scheduled for next Friday, September 12 and Bruno Lage has already started receiving the latest reinforcements, who arrived from international commitments. However, the Setubal native will not be able to count on Dedic - due to punishment - but the defender returned injured.

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