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Aarhus Aarhus vs Benfica Benfica

UEFA Europa League

UEFA Europa League · Aug 27, 2026 · 18:00

Final score: Aarhus 1–3 Benfica

Match preview

The UEFA Europa League draw brings an intriguing clash to Denmark on August 27, 2026, as Aarhus host Portuguese giants Benfica. Aarhus enter this encounter in scintillating form, boasting a perfect record from their four domestic league outings, scoring 13 and conceding just five. Their 100% win rate speaks volumes about their current confidence and attacking prowess.

However, they face a formidable challenge in Benfica, who arrive with an impressive unbeaten run stretching 32 league matches this season. While their recent form shows a slight dip with two draws in their last five, their overall record of 22 wins and 69 goals scored underscores their dominance. The key narrative will be whether Aarhus can translate their domestic form onto the European stage against a team of Benfica's pedigree and experience. Watch for Benfica's attacking depth to test Aarhus's resilient defence, while the home side will look to leverage their current momentum and passionate home support to cause an upset. This promises to be a fascinating battle between an in-form underdog and a European powerhouse.

Standings

  • Benfica: #4 · 0 Pts · 0 P (0W 0D 0L)

Recent form

Aarhus

Benfica

Head-to-head

  • : Benfica 3–1 Aarhus

Lineups

Aarhus (Formation: 3-4-2-1)

21. M. Hedenstad, 26. J. Andersen, 44. M. Camara, 19. E. Kahl, 11. G. Links, 4. M. Knudsen, 7. M. Solbakken, 39. F. Emmery, 8. S. Jorgensen, 31. T. Bech, 28. J. Bogere

Benfica (Formation: 4-1-3-2)

24. S. Soares, 6. A. Bah, 2. C. Lenglet, 44. T. Araujo, 26. S. Dahl, 18. L. Barreiro, 25. G. Prestianni, 5. E. Barrenechea, 10. G. Sudakov, 14. V. Pavlidis, 27. Rafa Silva

Match events

  • 19' Goal Normal Goal — G. Prestianni (Benfica) (assists: A. Bah)
  • 25' Card Yellow Card — M. Camara (Aarhus)
  • 45' Card Yellow Card — R. Carstensen (Aarhus)
  • 46' subst Substitution 1 — J. Serra (Aarhus) (assists: S. Tchamche)
  • 55' Goal Normal Goal — Rafa Silva (Benfica)
  • 60' Goal Normal Goal — R. Carstensen (Aarhus)
  • 61' Goal Normal Goal — G. Prestianni (Benfica) (assists: C. Lenglet)
  • 62' subst Substitution 2 — K. Arnstad (Aarhus) (assists: M. Knudsen)
  • 62' subst Substitution 3 — M. Anderson (Aarhus) (assists: S. Jorgensen)
  • 65' subst Substitution 1 — G. Sudakov (Benfica) (assists: G. Moreira)
  • 65' subst Substitution 2 — Rafa Silva (Benfica) (assists: A. Schjelderup)
  • 69' subst Substitution 4 — L. Callo (Aarhus) (assists: C. Rosler)
  • 74' subst Substitution 3 — G. Prestianni (Benfica) (assists: D. Lukebakio)
  • 83' subst Substitution 4 — C. Lenglet (Benfica) (assists: A. Circati)
  • 83' subst Substitution 5 — G. Links (Aarhus) (assists: F. Emmery)
  • 84' subst Substitution 5 — V. Pavlidis (Benfica) (assists: J. Duran)

Match statistics

  • Shots on Goal: 3 — 8
  • Shots off Goal: 1 — 7
  • Total Shots: – — –
  • Blocked Shots: 4 — 0
  • Shots insidebox: – — –
  • Shots outsidebox: – — –
  • Fouls: 11 — 9
  • Corner Kicks: 3 — 4
  • Offsides: 0 — 0
  • Ball Possession: 42% — 58%
  • Yellow Cards: 2 — 0
  • Red Cards: 0 — 0
  • Goalkeeper Saves: – — –
  • Total passes: – — –
  • Passes accurate: – — –
  • Passes %: – — –
  • expected_goals: – — –
  • goals_prevented: – — –