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

Vangelis Pavlidis believes it is a final. In a press conference, the forward of Benfica answered journalists' questions and stated that the match against Ajax is indeed decisive, as both teams are in the same position in the Champions League standings.

Present in the press room of the Johan Cruyff Arena, the Greek - one of the selected players - openly acknowledged the significance of the match for the Club of Light: "I think so. Both teams are exactly in the same situation. I didn't worry about understanding Ajax's schedule. After that, it doesn't really matter".

"This game is crucial for both teams. 9 points might be enough", added the Eagles' striker, recognizing that despite it being a final, there are still possibilities for the team to have a potential qualification scenario in the competition.

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

"It's essential for us to win tomorrow", concluded Vangelis Pavlidis, acknowledging that it is an important game for Benfica. It should be noted that the match between the Eagles and the Dutch is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon, November 25th, at 5:45 PM, in Amsterdam.

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