Villarreal Defeated by Benfica in Preseason Opener
The Yellow Submarine faced Benfica in their first official preseason friendly under new manager Iñigo Pérez. Missing several World Cup players, Villarreal dominated possession but failed to create significant danger in the final third.
Benfica reacted effectively and took control, with Pavlidis testing the goalkeeper before the Portuguese side secured a 2-0 victory.
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