Tag: Vangelis Pavlidis

Trubin Scores 98th-Minute Equaliser to Push Benfica Into UCL Playoffs

Anatoliy Trubin
January 2026

Benfica beat Real Madrid 4-2, with goalkeeper Trubin scoring a last-gasp header to secure a Champions League playoff spot as Madrid finished ninth and must play a February playoff. Benfica needed a win to stay in the top 24; Mourinho sent Trubin up for a late set-piece, he headed in, and Madrid ended with two late red cards as Benfica’s late swing decided qualification over rivals elsewhere.

Pavlidis on Premier League Radar After 34 G/A Season

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica)
Summer 2025

Benfica striker Pavlidis is being tracked by Chelsea, Newcastle, and top La Liga clubs after notching 24 goals and 10 assists this season.
The Greek forward’s €100m release clause might not hold back a deal. Benfica are expected to negotiate a lower fee with several clubs circling.

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