Pafos FC defeated 6-0 by Benfica in UEFA Youth League

Pafos FC suffered a 6-0 defeat against Benfica in Portugal during their UEFA Youth League match on October 28, 2026. Under the guidance of coach Angelos Efthymiou, the Cypriot side successfully held the hosts to a goalless draw for nearly an hour, but struggled to maintain that defensive pressure in the latter stages of the game.

The deadlock was broken in the 56th minute when Ferreria opened the scoring for Benfica. Ferreria added a second goal in the 66th minute, which triggered a collapse in the Pafos defense. Silva extended the lead to 3-0 in the 68th minute and went on to complete a hat-trick with additional goals in the 78th and 87th minutes. Suarez also contributed to the final score with a goal in the 71st minute.

This loss marks a significant setback for Pafos FC in the competition following their promising start. The team was unable to withstand the superior offensive rhythm of the Portuguese side throughout the final thirty minutes of play.