🏟️Benfica
35 matches in our referee database
Benfica referee and match official history. João Pinheiro has officiated the most Benfica matches (5). 18 different referees have taken charge of Benfica games across 2 competitions.
Quick Stats
Total Matches35
Competitions2
Unique Referees18
🏆 Competitions
👥 Match Officials
Top Referees
Top Assistant Referees
Alberto Morín
1🌍 MEX
Marco Bisguerra
1🌍 MEX
Top VAR Officials
🚫 Yet to officiate Benfica
Primeira Liga referees active in 2025/26 who haven't been appointed to a Benfica match this season.
Recent Matches
Champions League15/03/2022
AFC AjaxvsSL Benfica
⚽ Referee: Carlos del Cerro Grande
UEFA Youth League26/02/2022
FC MidtjyllandvsSL Benfica
⚽ Referee: Enea Jorgji
Champions League23/02/2022
SL BenficavsAFC Ajax
⚽ Referee: Slavko Vinčić
UEFA Women13/12/2021
FC Bayern M Ü NchenvsSL Benfica
Champions League08/12/2021
SL BenficavsFC Dynamo Kyiv
⚽ Referee: Deniz Aytekin
UEFA Women07/12/2021
SL BenficavsOlympique Lyonnais
⚽ Referee: Rebecca Welch
UEFA Youth League04/12/2021
SL BenficavsFC Dynamo Kyiv
⚽ Referee: David Coote
Champions League23/11/2021
FC BarcelonavsSL Benfica
⚽ Referee: Sergei Karasev
UEFA Women16/11/2021
BK Häcken FFvsSL Benfica
⚽ Referee: Jana Adámková
UEFA Women08/11/2021
SL BenficavsBK Häcken FF
⚽ Referee: Esther Staubli
Frequently asked questions
How many Benfica matches are tracked on Referee.Observer?
Our database holds 35 Benfica matches across 2 competitions, officiated by 18 unique referees.
Which referee has officiated Benfica the most?
João Pinheiro (POR) has refereed Benfica most often in our records, with 5 appointments.
Who has refereed Benfica most in the 2025/26 season?
In 2025/26, João Pinheiro leads Benfica appointments with 5 matches.
Are there Primeira Liga referees who have never officiated Benfica this season?
Yes — 7 referees active in Primeira Liga (2025/26) have not been appointed to a Benfica match this season, including Helder Malheiro, Carlos Macedo, Ricardo Baixinho.