Vangelis Pavlidis on Ajax v Benfica decider: Both teams... | OneFootball

Vangelis Pavlidis believes this is a final. In a press conference, the Benfica forward answered journalists’ questions and admitted that the match against Ajax is indeed decisive, since both teams are in the same position in the Champions League standings.

Present in the press room at the Johan Cruyff Arena, the Greek player—one of the players called up—had no problem acknowledging the magnitude this match holds for the Club of Light: “I think so. Both teams are exactly in the same situation. I didn’t bother to check Ajax’s upcoming fixtures. After this, it doesn’t really matter.”

“This game is crucial for both teams. 9 points could be enough,” added the Eagles’ striker, recognizing that although it feels like a final, there are still possible qualification scenarios for the team in the competition.

“Whoever loses tomorrow will still have a mathematical hope of qualifying with 3 wins, but looking at our situation very objectively, the next 3 games won’t exactly be easy,” said the number 14.

“It’s essential that we win tomorrow,” Vangelis Pavlidis concluded, acknowledging that this is an important match for Benfica. Remember, the clash between the Eagles and the Dutch side is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon, November 25, at 17:45, in Amsterdam.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.