Vangelis Pavlidis sends warning ahead of Benfica v Braga in the League Cup | OneFootball

Vangelis Pavlidis previewed the Benfica – Braga match, part of the League Cup semi-finals, assuring that the Eagles’ sole focus is on victory. The number 14 – who put on a great performance against Estoril – showed confidence ahead of the decisive clash in Leiria, emphasizing the importance of retaining this trophy and bringing joy to the club’s supporters.

"Benfica is a great club and it’s normal to want to win every possible game and competition. Of course, we’re going to defend our status and try to win again. It’s going to be a tough semi-final, but I hope we can triumph like we did last year," said the striker, looking ahead to this new Benfica – Braga League Cup encounter.

Recalling the previous journey, the player highlighted: "The first match went very well. I believe we won three or four nil. The second, against Sporting, was more complex, but we won on penalties and took the Allianz Cup. It’s important to win the trophy for Benfica and for our fans.”

"We always want to play attacking football, to take control of the game. It’s a knockout match. We can’t make mistakes, it’s vital to score first, have control, and not make errors that could cause problems," explained Vangelis Pavlidis. The Greek warned that in these matches, anything can happen and being at a disadvantage makes things much harder.

Finally, the star praised the supporters who will be present at Benfica – Braga: “The fans are always there to support us, no matter where we play, they’re always present and we’re very proud. We’re always happy to have them in the stadium, whether at home or away. We’re lucky to always be able to count on them.”

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