João Pinheiro in spotlight after Benfica v Porto as assessment surprises | OneFootball

João Pinheiro is back in the spotlight after earning a very satisfactory grade for the Benfica v Porto clássico on matchday 25 of Liga Portugal Betclic, a verdict that surprised many supporters.

According to Glorioso 1904, the Portuguese Football Federation’s Refereeing Council published the round’s ratings, with VAR, led by Luís Ferreira, marked satisfactory. Recent assessments across high-profile fixtures highlighted clear differences and underlined the Braga-born official’s display.

The match’s closing stages were fractious, featuring the dismissals of José Mourinho and Lucho González, which heightened scrutiny of Pinheiro’s performance.

A week later, further details emerged about clashes between members of both teams. In Pinheiro’s report, made public, it was stated that, beyond those expulsions, another Benfica figure was ordered to leave immediately.

Other major games were also reviewed, with positive marks for several officiating teams. In contrast, the referee for the Sporting v Porto Taça de Portugal first leg, Cláudio Pereira, received an unsatisfactory grade.

Source: Glorioso 1904