Benfica thrash Estrela, under-17 champion scores on debut (Videos) | OneFootball

Benfica defeated Estrela da Amadora 4-0 this Sunday, January 25, in a match for the 19th round of Liga Portugal Betclic. After the Champions League defeat against Juventus, the team from Luz returned to winning ways in the National Championship.

In a match played at Estádio da Luz, the Eagles were clearly superior, although they faltered at times in finishing. Even so, the first goal came in the 42nd minute. Sidny Cabral delivered a curling cross into the box from a corner kick, and Vangelis Pavlidis headed it in without mercy.

In the second half, the 2-0 came from a penalty awarded for a foul by Jefferson Encada on Sidny Cabral. Called to take it, Vangelis Pavlidis (55') scored his second of the match. In the 58th minute, Sidny Cabral found himself one-on-one with Renan Ribeiro and slotted a low shot past the opposing goalkeeper with no chance of a save. In the 84th minute, it was a dream debut for Anísio Cabral. The young forward was brought on in the 83rd minute and needed just one minute to score his first goal for the senior team.

With this victory—the 23rd in 37 matches this season—José Mourinho's men now have 45 points and remain in third place in the Liga Portugal Betclic standings. Porto (52) is in first place (with one game less). Sporting is second with 48.

The red team will be back in action next Wednesday, January 28, against Real Madrid. The match, counting for the eighth and final round of the Champions League group stage, against Álvaro Arbeloa's side, will be played at 20:00 at Luz.

Vangelis Pavlidis' goal (1-0):

Vangelis Pavlidis (2-0):

Sidny Cabral (3-0):

Anísio Cabral (4-0):

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