Vangelis Pavlidis leads Benfica to victory and tops European scoring charts

Benfica secured a critical 3-1 victory against Gil Vicente at the Estadio da Luz on September 13, 2026, during the sixth round of the Portuguese Primeira Liga. Although Gil Vicente took an early lead in the 7th minute through Hernandez, Greek striker Vangelis Pavlidis equalized in the 29th minute and later scored from a penalty in the 87th minute to turn the game around. Prestianni added a final goal in the 90+3rd minute to seal the win, keeping Benfica in second place with 16 points, trailing league leaders Porto by two points. Gil Vicente fell to ninth place with seven points.

Following his impressive form, the 27-year-old Pavlidis has reached eight goals in six league appearances, making him the top scorer across major European leagues, ahead of players like Victor Osimhen, Lamine Yamal, and Kylian Mbappe. This prolific start to the season also earned him the title of the Primeira Liga's player of the month for August. His continued performance remains a focal point for Benfica as they compete domestically and prepare for their upcoming Europa League challenges against opponents including OFI Crete.