Benfica forward Vangelis Pavlidis has scored the third-fastest hat trick at the start of a Champions League game on Tuesday, against Barcelona.

Barcelona has extended the contract of Uruguay central defender Ronald Araújo for six more seasons to end rumors a possible move to Juventus.

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Benfica forward Vangelis Pavlidis has scored the third-fastest hat trick at the start of a Champions League game on Tuesday, against Barcelona. The Greece international ...

Benfica's Vangelis Pavlidis celebrates his side's third goal during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between SL Benfica and FC Barcelona at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, Tuesday, Jan. 21 ...

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The Portuguese side continued their hex against the Bianconeri, who put up a lifeless effort in front of the home fans.

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