LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Benfica forward Vangelis Pavlidis scored the third-fastest hat trick at the start of a Champions League game on Tuesday, against Barcelona. The Greece international scored two ...

The victory of Benfica over Moreirense took a "back seat" to what Pavlidis did on the field. The Greek striker was the main protagonist of the night and delivered a high-level performance, crowned ...

Vangelis Pavlidis scored twice, including a dramatic stoppage-time winner, as Greece handed Lee Carsley his first defeat as ...

The Champions League Round of 16 clash between FC Barcelona and Benfica is more than just a battle between two historic clubs—it also features a high-stakes duel between two of Europe’s most in-form ...

Benfica kept their title hopes alive in the Azores where they registered a 2-1 victory against Santa Clara. Petit’s side enjoyed an early spell of pressure but it was Benfica who took the lead in the ...

The Greek forward’s brace marked his first double for the club in the national cup and reaffirmed his value as one of Benfica’s most effective signings of the season. Under Mourinho’s guidance, the ...