The Greek striker was the star of the night, putting in a high-level performance crowned with three goals that reinforce his importance in Benfica’s attack.
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With the hat-trick, Pavlidis reached 13 goals in the current edition of the Portugal League, an impressive figure after 14 rounds.
In addition, the number 14 reached the mark of 42 goals since January, a feat that had not been seen at the club for six decades, since the season in which Eusébio scored 43 goals in 1965.
Although the absolute record seems far away (Eusébio scored 53 goals in 1964), the Greek’s moment is impressive.
With just a few games left to finish the season (Farense, Famalicão and SC Braga), Pavlidis consolidates himself as Benfica’s offensive reference and places his name alongside the great scorers in the club’s history, turning the numbers into a symbol of a special phase.
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