This article contains adult content that may be inappropriate for minors. Please confirm that you are 18 years or older to continue. This article contains images or details that some readers may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. Portuguese referee João Pinheiro has been appointed to officiate the second leg of the UEFA Champions League playoff match between Juventus and Galatasaray, which will take place this Wednesday at 8 PM in Turin. The officiating team will be entirely Portuguese, with Bruno Jesus and Luciano Maia as assistants and João Gonçalves as the fourth official. The Italian outlet Tuttosport notes that the only previous encounter of João Pinheiro with Juventus dates back to February 16, 2023, in a 1-1 draw against Nantes in the UEFA Europa League. 'In that match, the Portuguese referee, even after being called by VAR and reviewing the footage, denied a clear penalty to Juventus for a handball by Centonze, instead awarding an offensive foul by Bremer,' highlights the Italian publication. Juventus will face Galatasaray on Wednesday and will seek to overturn a three-goal deficit after losing 2-5 in Turkey in the first leg.
Juventus Bruno Jesus remains central to this story.
Juventus Bruno Jesus remains central to this story.
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