Benfica clinches 5‑0 win over St Gallen to reach Europa League third round

Benfica St Gallen Europa League 5‑0 victory Hearts

Benfica entered the second leg of their Europa League second‑qualifying round on 30 July 2026 at the Estádio da Luz trailing 2‑1 from the first‑leg defeat in Switzerland. The Portuguese side needed a two‑goal margin to avoid extra time – a one‑goal win would have sent the tie to penalties.

The home team delivered a decisive performance, beating St Gallen by a 5‑0 scoreline. Forward Pavlidis scored four goals, while the team’s overall play was described as intense and dominant.

With the aggregate score now 6‑2, Benfica advance to the third‑round draw where they will meet Scottish club Hearts. St Gallen’s first‑choice goalkeeper Lawrence Ati‑Zigi missed the match through injury, and the Swiss side fielded their backup keeper.

Entities

António Silva · Enrico Maaßen · Enrico Massen · FC St. Gallen · Marco Silva · Pavlidis · Rafa Silva · S.L. Benfica · SL Benfica · Sport Lisboa e Benfica

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 13 SOURCES] The winner of the tie will face Hearts in the next round. esportenaredemt.com.br · esporte.ig.com.br · www.dn.pt · www.cmjornal.pt · sport.betfan.pl · +7 more
[DISPUTED] Benfica’s defender António Silva remains at the club and is fully committed. www.dn.pt · www.cmjornal.pt · www.abola.pt
[○ 1 SOURCE] St. Gallen’s goalkeeper Lawrence Ati‑Zigi was unavailable for the match due to injury. rr.pt
[● 13 SOURCES] Benfica lost the first leg 2‑1 to St. Gallen in Switzerland. www.dn.pt · esportenaredemt.com.br · rr.pt · www.sportskeeda.com · www.cmjornal.pt · +7 more
[● 13 SOURCES] Benfica needed to win by at least two goals to advance without extra time. esportenaredemt.com.br · esporte.ig.com.br · www.dn.pt · sport.betfan.pl · www.abola.pt · +7 more
[● 13 SOURCES] If Benfica won by a single goal, the tie would go to a penalty shoot‑out. esportenaredemt.com.br · esporte.ig.com.br · sport.betfan.pl · www.abola.pt · www.sportsmole.co.uk · +7 more
[● 13 SOURCES] The second leg was played at Estádio da Luz in Lisbon on 30 July 2026 at 20:00. esportenaredemt.com.br · rr.pt · esporte.ig.com.br · www.dn.pt · www.cmjornal.pt · +7 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] St. Gallen coach Enrico Massen said the team will “play without fear” and expects a “very intense” Benfica. rr.pt
[○ 1 SOURCE] St. Gallen coach Enrico Maaßen said the team will play without fear and expects a very intense Benfica. rr.pt
[● 9 SOURCES] The second leg will be played at Estádio da Luz in Lisbon on 30 July 2026 at 20:00. www.dn.pt · www.cmjornal.pt · esportenaredemt.com.br · sport.betfan.pl · www.abola.pt · +4 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Benfica won the second leg 5‑0 against St Gallen. www.sabado.pt · sapo.pt
[● 2 SOURCES] Pavlidis scored four goals in the second‑leg victory. www.sabado.pt · sapo.pt