Benfica v Real Madrid: Pavlidis’ remarkable record against Spanish sides | OneFootball

Benfica experienced an emotional and epic night against Real Madrid, winning 4-2 and securing a place in the UEFA Champions League play-off. Trubin – who received a distinction from UEFA – was the unlikely hero by scoring the fourth goal and sending the Eagles through to the next round, however, Pavlidis’s name is not irrelevant, especially when it comes to Spanish clubs.

The number 14 was also crucial in the victory for the Reds. The Greek international assisted Schjelderup twice and scored from the penalty spot. However, Real Madrid is not the only Spanish team against which the 27-year-old striker has scored or assisted.

In October 2024, Benfica thrashed Atlético Madrid 4-0 at Estádio da Luz, with Pavlidis providing an assist. However, this was not the Greek striker’s best performance in a Benfica shirt in the Champions League and against a Spanish team.

In January 2025, the Reds faced Barcelona, again at Luz, and Pavlidis was unstoppable, despite Benfica losing 4-5. The current top scorer in the Portuguese league (19), needed just 28 minutes to score three goals against the Catalans.

This season with Benfica, Vangelis Pavlidis – valued at 35 million euros – has played 37 matches: 19 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 12 in the Champions League, three in the Portuguese Cup, two in the League Cup, and one in the Super Cup. In 2,989 minutes on the pitch, he has scored 27 goals and provided five assists.

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