Referee who played role in Vincent Kompany suspension announced for Bayern Munich vs. PSG
TL;DR
João Pinheiro will referee the Champions League match between Bayern Munich and PSG, following his controversial yellow card to Vincent Kompany that contributed to the coach's suspension. The match is crucial with PSG leading 5-4 on aggregate.
Key points
- João Pinheiro is the referee for Bayern Munich vs. PSG
- PSG leads 5-4 on aggregate in the Champions League tie
- Pinheiro's yellow card to Kompany contributed to his suspension
Mentioned in this story
João Pinheiro has previously officiated two Bayern games:
-PSV 1-2 Bayern (25/26 UCL)
-Bayern 3-1 Slovan Bratislava (24/25 UCL) There were no major controversies in those games for Bayern Munich, but neither was a particularly great performance from the Bavarians despite the wins. If you are looking for how Pinheiro might have negatively affected Bayern Munich in the past, you could stretch it and say that the yellow card that he issued to Vincent Kompany during the PSV Eindhoven match helped contribute to the head coachās suspension for the first leg vs. PSG. In the end, Pinheiro is going to have to just have to keep control of this game the best he can. It will be fast, physical, and likely feature a lot of complaining from both teams. *If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on Acast, Spotify, Apple, or any leading podcast distributorā¦*
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Q&A
What role did João Pinheiro play in Vincent Kompany's suspension?
João Pinheiro issued a yellow card to Vincent Kompany during a previous match, which contributed to the coach's suspension for the first leg against PSG.
What is the significance of the Bayern Munich vs. PSG match?
The match is significant as PSG leads 5-4 on aggregate in their Champions League tie, making it a crucial game for Bayern Munich's chances of advancing.
How has João Pinheiro performed in past Bayern Munich matches?
João Pinheiro has officiated two Bayern Munich games without major controversies, but the performances were not particularly great despite the wins.
