🏟️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 League14/09/2021
FC Dynamo KyivvsSL Benfica
⚽ Referee: Anthony Taylor
UEFA Women05/09/2021
SL BenficavsFC Twente
⚽ Referee: Eszter Urbán
UEFA Women28/08/2021
FC TwentevsSL Benfica
⚽ Referee: Eléni Andoníou
Champions League10/08/2021
SL BenficavsFC Spartak Moskva
⚽ Referee: Anthony Taylor
Champions League03/08/2021
FC Spartak MoskvavsSL Benfica
Europa League25/02/2021
Arsenal FCvsSL Benfica
⚽ Referee: Björn Kuipers
Europa League18/02/2021
SL BenficavsArsenal FC
⚽ Referee: Cüneyt Çakır
UEFA Women13/12/2020
Chelsea FC WomenvsSL Benfica
⚽ Referee: Lina Lehtovaara
UEFA Women11/12/2020
SL BenficavsChelsea FC Women
⚽ Referee: Esther Staubli
Europa League10/12/2020
Royal Standard De LiègevsSL Benfica
⚽ Referee: Aleksei Kulbakov
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.