UEFA have appointed Joao Pinheiro to officiate the Champions League showdown between Inter Milan and Arsenal, a match that could prove decisive in the race for qualification to the knockout stages.The...
UEFA have appointed Joao Pinheiro to officiate the Champions League showdown between Inter Milan and Arsenal, a match that could prove decisive in the race for qualification to the knockout stages.
The fixture, valid for Matchday 7 of the League Phase, will be played on Tuesday evening at San Siro, with kick-off scheduled for 21:00 CET.
With both sides still fighting to secure a place in the round of 16, UEFA have opted for an experienced officiating team to oversee one of the standout games of the round.
Pinheiro will be supported by fellow Portuguese assistants Bruno Jesus and Luciano Maia, as per FCInterNews.
Meanwhile Joao Goncalves has been appointed as fourth official.
Inter Vs Arsenal – Joao Pinheiro Appointed Referee
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 22: Referee Joao Pinheiro gestures during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between Aston Villa FC and Bologna FC 1909 at Villa Park on October 22, 2024 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
VAR responsibilities will fall to Tiago Martins, also from Portugal, with Spain’s Carlos del Cerro Grande named as assistant VAR.
The appointment is notable given the importance of the occasion. Inter come into the match looking to build on strong domestic form.
Meanwhile Arsenal arrive in Milan as one of the most consistent sides in the competition so far.
Margins are expected to be fine, and refereeing decisions could play a significant role in shaping the outcome.
He has regularly officiated Champions League and Europa League matches in recent seasons.
His handling of the contest will therefore be closely watched.
Indeed, as Inter and Arsenal battle under the lights at San Siro.
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