Juventus were also assured of a top-24 finish coming into the final game of the league phase, and could not stifle their visitors, who had everything to play for
Benfica confirm their place in the knockout play-off round of the Champions League with a comfortable win over Juventus in Turin.
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Vangelis Pavlidis got a goal and an assist to fire Benfica to a 2-0 victory over Juventus on the final matchday of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) league phase, ensuring they will join the Old Lady in the knockout round playoffs.
Benfica forward Vangelis Pavlidis has scored the third-fastest hat trick at the start of a Champions League game on Tuesday, against Barcelona.
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Champions League knockout play-off draw set for FridayUEFA Champions League group stage has concluded in dramatic fashion, setting the stage for an exciting knockout phase play-off draw, scheduled for Friday, 31 January, at 12:00 CET, in Nyon, Switzerland.
Juventus are heading for a potentially very difficult play-off draw after their dismal 2-0 home defeat to Benfica.The Bianconeri were guaranteed a play-off spot, but a series of disappointing
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Champions League: Barcelona edge Benfica in nine-goal thriller, Liverpool stay perfectBarcelona pulled off a sensational comeback to beat Benfica in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night. Vangelis Pavlidis scored a stunning 30-minute hat-trick in the first half, as the hosts went into the break 3-1 up.
Barcelona came from behind to beat Benfica in dramatic fashion on Tuesday in UEFA Champions League action, taking part in Matchday 7's wildest game so far with a 5-4 win. Benfica
2010/11), İrfan Can Kahveci (İstanbul Başakşehir 3-4 Leipzig, 2020/21), Christopher Nkunku (Manchester City 6-3 Leipzig, 2021/22) and Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica 4-5 Barcelona, 2024/25).
Defending champion Real Madrid made sure it would be seeded for Friday’s Champions League playoff draw by beating Stade Brest 3-0 away in the last round of the first phase on Wednesday.
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