FPF appoints João Pinheiro for Benfica v Braga in the Allianz Cup | OneFootball

João Pinheiro was chosen as the referee for the semi-final between Benfica and Braga. The information was released by the Refereeing Council of the Portuguese Football Federation, ahead of the matches that will determine the finalists of the 2025/26 edition of the Allianz Cup.

According to what was learned from the entity that regulates refereeing in Portugal, the referee from AF Braga has been chosen for the second clash of the season between the Eagles and the Minho side. It is worth recalling that the first match took place on December 28 and ended in a 2-2 draw.

Thus, the match between Benfica and Braga will have a refereeing team led by João Pinheiro, with the Braga native being assisted by Bruno Jesus and Luciano Maia. The role of fourth official will be performed by Bruno Costa. The VAR, in turn, will be overseen by Bruno Esteves and Jonathan Babo.

In the other semi-final, which will be played between Sporting and Vitória de Guimarães, the Refereeing Council selected Luís Godinho. His refereeing team is composed of Rui Teixeira and Pedro Mota (assistants), Hélder Carvalho (fourth official), Pedro Ferreira (VAR), and Nuno Eiras (AVAR).

It should be noted that both matches will take place between January 6 and 7, at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria, a venue that has been a regular stage for the final phase of the Allianz Cup. As for Benfica, the Eagles will face Braga on the second day of the competition.

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