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Benfica and Portuguese clubs finalize European paths

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Benfica has secured qualification for the UEFA Europa League league phase after defeating Danish side AGF Aarhus with a 6-2 aggregate score. Following a 3-1 victory in the first leg in Lisbon, the Portuguese club won the second leg in Denmark 3-1. Argentine winger Gianluca Prestianni was a standout performer, scoring twice in the decisive second leg. Under head coach Marco Silva, the team has maintained an unbeaten run of seven matches. Following the draw in Monte Carlo, Benfica’s Europa League opponents have been confirmed as AC Milan, AZ Alkmaar, Celtic, Vitoria Plzen, Lech Poznan, Omonia, OFI Creta, and NECT. Benfica president Rui Costa expressed satisfaction with the squad and the signing of João Palhinha, though he suggested potential minor roster adjustments may occur before the UEFA registration deadline on September 2. Other Portuguese clubs also finalized their European paths. Torreense, making its European debut as the Taça de Portugal winner, will compete in the Europa League league phase against Olympiacos, Real Sociedad, Celtic, Ferencváros, Sunderland, Lech Poznan, Ararat-Armenia, and Lillestrom. Meanwhile, SC Braga has been drawn into the UEFA Conference League league phase, facing Gent, KuPS, Brann, Aarhus, Egnatia, and Copenhagen. Braga is scheduled to play three matches at home and three away during this campaign.

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