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João Palhinha debuts in Benfica's 2-1 win over Estoril
Benfica secured a 2-1 victory against Estoril at the Estádio da Luz, marking the successful debut of midfielder João Palhinha. After starting on the bench, Palhinha entered the match in the 30th minute to replace the injured Enzo Barrenechea. He was named man of the match following a performance characterized by crucial tackles and a significant scoring opportunity.
Goals for Benfica were scored by Pavlidis and a long-range strike from Lenglet. Estoril managed a late goal through Yanis Begraoui, leading to a tense final period.
Following the match, Benfica coach Marco Silva praised Palhinha’s ability to integrate into the team quickly, noting that while the player showed some initial indecision, he grew significantly as the game progressed. Palhinha expressed satisfaction with the collective team performance and his desire to build a strong relationship with the supporters.
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Benfica · Estoril · Estádio da Luz · João Palhinha · Marco Silva
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Benfica secured a 2-1 victory against Estoril. maisfutebol.iol.pt · observador.pt · sapo.pt
- [● 2 SOURCES] Lenglet scored a second goal with a long-range shot. observador.pt · sapo.pt
- [● 2 SOURCES] Pavlidis scored the opening goal for Benfica before halftime. observador.pt · sapo.pt
- [● 3 SOURCES] João Palhinha was named man of the match for his performance. maisfutebol.iol.pt · observador.pt · sapo.pt
- [● 2 SOURCES] Yanis Begraoui scored for Estoril in the final minutes of the match. observador.pt · sapo.pt
- [● 3 SOURCES] Coach Marco Silva noted that Palhinha will need to improve significantly despite his positive debut. maisfutebol.iol.pt · observador.pt · sapo.pt
- [● 3 SOURCES] Enzo Barrenechea was substituted due to injury. observador.pt · sapo.pt
- [● 4 SOURCES] João Palhinha made his debut for Benfica, entering the match in the 30th minute. maisfutebol.iol.pt · observador.pt · sapo.pt