Pavlidis hits major milestone at Benfica and opens up on Barcelona: special | OneFootball

Vangelis Pavlidis has reached 50 goals wearing the Benfica jersey and did not hide his happiness at achieving this milestone. The Greek international – who received positive words from a Sporting player – also commented on the recent praise from José Mourinho and recalled his first hat-trick with the Sacred Mantle, which happened against Barcelona.

“It’s truly an incredible feeling, I didn’t expect to already have 50 goals, I’ve only been at Benfica for a year and a half. I’m truly happy with this achievement,” said Vangelis Pavlidis, reflecting on the milestone he reached with the Sacred Mantle, in an interview given to the media of Clube da Luz.

The Greek international also commented on the recent praise from José Mourinho: “It’s always good to hear positive things from the coach and to see my effort to help the team recognized, beyond the goals. My attitude and my defensive work. I want to help the team and I always give my best for the team to win.”

“It was against Barcelona. Really special and important for my confidence. It was my first hat-trick in the Champions League, incredible. There weren’t that many, I think, there were four. Easy question. Barcelona, Porto, Moreirense and I can’t remember the other one. Arouca,” recalled Vangelis Pavlidis.

Finally, the striker reviewed 2025: “It was a good year for me and of course I know those two players [Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane] were ahead of me. It’s fantastic to be close to them and ahead of other quality players. I will continue to give my best.”

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