Pavlidis Hat-Trick Inspires Benfica’s 7-0 Demolition of Casa Pia

Benfica’s Ruthless Dominance Leaves Casa Pia in Tatters

Benfica delivered a brutal Primeira Liga masterclass, annihilating Casa Pia 7-0 in a second-round demolition that turned the Estádio Pina Manique into a house of horrors for the hosts. From Gianluca Prestianni’s opener inside three minutes to Julián Durán’s late exclamation point, this was exhibition football disguised as competition.

Casa Pia Obliterated Before They Could Breathe

The tone was set before most fans had found their seats. Prestianni slalomed past two defenders on the right flank and arrowed a shot inside André Gomes’ near post at 3 minutes — Benfica’s earliest league goal in two years. Rafa Silva doubled the lead at 14 minutes, tapping in Vangelis Pavlidis’ unselfish square ball after Casa Pia’s offside trap imploded. The hosts hadn’t registered a shot when Pavlidis made it 3-0 seconds after halftime, roasting João Goulart for pace before thrashing home.

Pavlidis Turns Primeira Liga Encounter Into Personal Highlight Reel

The Greek striker scored three goals in seven minutes either side of halftime. His second was a predatory finish from Leandro Barreiro’s cutback (49′), the third a brutal header from Bah’s cross (54′). Casa Pia’s humiliation deepened when Lawrence Ofori sliced a clearance into his own net at 58 minutes — their defensive meltdown complete. Julián Durán, just on as a substitute, made it six at 61 minutes with his first touch, before Kaly’s stoppage-time red card summed up Casa Pia’s nightmare.

What This Means For Primeira Liga’s Future

Benfica’s 90% pass accuracy and 3.04 xG showcased Marco Silva’s ruthless machine in terrifying form. For Casa Pia, recording zero shots on target with just 36% possession raises existential questions about their setup. The calendar offers no respite — Benfica face Porto next while Casa Pia travel to Sporting, their fragile confidence at risk of further erosion.

Key Moments

3′ ⚽ Benfica — G. Prestianni

14′ ⚽ Benfica — Rafa Silva (assist: V. Pavlidis)

47′ ⚽ Benfica — V. Pavlidis

49′ ⚽ Benfica — V. Pavlidis

54′ ⚽ Benfica — V. Pavlidis (assist: L. Barreiro)

58′ ⚽ Benfica — L. Ofori

61′ ⚽ Benfica — J. Duran (assist: A. Bah)

90+2′ 🟥 Casa Pia — Kaly sent off