Numbers don’t lie: Pavlidis proved the difference in Chaves v Benfica | OneFootball

In recent weeks, Benfica has been experiencing a certain crisis in terms of scoring goals. However, in the match against Chaves (2-0), José Mourinho seems to have found a solution to his problem: Vangelis Pavlidis. The Greek striker scored again and was essential for the victory of the Reds.

The newspaper Record writes, in its Saturday edition, October 18, that, a day after being confronted with the Glorious' goal drought, Mourinho rejoiced in the intervention of the number 14, against the Flavians, where he shone brightly, by contributing with the two goals that secured the Eagles' passage to the fourth round of the Portuguese Cup.

The presence of the Greek international served as a calming influence for the Clube da Luz, which had been going through a less successful period in terms of finishing. According to the sports daily, the Eagles, before visiting Chaves, came from two matches without any goals, as happened in the defeat against Chelsea (1-0) and the goalless draw in the Classic against Porto (0-0).

Amidst a goal drought, the number 14 was once again the solution for goals and the return to victories for the Reds. Interestingly, this had already happened during September, when Vangelis Pavlidis was crucial in the home victory against Gil Vicente (2-1), after an unfortunate draw in the previous round against Rio Ave (1-1).

In summary, Vangelis Pavlidisaccounts for about 39% of Benfica's finishes in 2025/26, where the Eagles have so far recorded 23 accurate shots.

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