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St. Gallen hosts Benfica in Europa League qualifier clash
23 Jul
Summary
- St. Gallen earned Europa League spot via Swiss Cup win.
- Benfica qualified by finishing third in the Primeira Liga.
- This is the first-ever meeting between the two clubs.
Swiss club St. Gallen is set to host Portuguese powerhouse Benfica in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round. The match will take place at Kybunpark in St. Gallen. St. Gallen qualified for this competition by winning the 2025-26 Swiss Cup. Their recent form has been mixed, with three wins and three losses in their last six friendly matches.
Benfica secured their European qualification by finishing third in the 2025-26 Primeira Liga. The Lisbon-based club has played a few friendly matches in preparation for the new domestic season. They recently lost to Flamengo but secured a victory against Villarreal. This encounter represents the first-ever meeting between St. Gallen and Benfica.
Benfica are favored to win, with predictions suggesting they will dominate possession and secure a narrow first-leg advantage. The winning team will advance to face Sturm Graz or Hearts in the third qualifying round, while the loser will be transferred to the UEFA Conference League.
