Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen

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UEFA Europa League · Jul 30, 2026 · 19:00

Final score: Benfica 5–0 FC ST. Gallen

Match preview

The UEFA Europa League draw brings Benfica and FC St. Gallen together on July 30, 2026, a clash that appears on paper to be a significant mismatch. Benfica enter the contest as formidable favourites, boasting an extraordinary domestic record of 22 wins and 10 draws, remaining unbeaten throughout their league campaign. Their recent form further solidifies this dominance, with three wins and two draws in their last five outings, reflecting a consistent, high-performing unit that has scored 69 goals while conceding only 22.

In stark contrast, FC St. Gallen’s journey to this point is nascent, with just one competitive match under their belt – a solitary victory where they netted two goals and conceded one. This solitary win grants them a perfect 100% win rate, albeit from an extremely limited sample size. The key narrative here revolves around whether the Swiss side can withstand the expected onslaught from a seasoned European competitor. Benfica's attacking prowess and defensive solidity will test St. Gallen’s resolve from the first whistle. Watch for Benfica to dictate the tempo and exploit any early nerves, while St. Gallen will need a disciplined, resilient performance to stand any chance of an upset.

Recent form

Benfica

L Jul 23, 2026: FC ST. Gallen 2–1 Benfica
L Jun 28, 2025: Benfica 1–4 Chelsea
W Jun 24, 2025: Benfica 1–0 Bayern München
W Jun 20, 2025: Benfica 6–0 Auckland City
D Jun 16, 2025: Boca Juniors 2–2 Benfica

FC ST. Gallen

W Jul 23, 2026: FC ST. Gallen 2–1 Benfica

Head-to-head

2026-07-23T18:00:00+00:00: FC ST. Gallen 2–1 Benfica

Lineups

Benfica

FC ST. Gallen (Formation: 3-5-2)

1. L. Ati Zigi, 26. T. Gaal, 4. J. Stanic, 36. C. Okoroji, 28. H. Vandermersch, 16. L. Gortler, 10. L. Daschner, 20. L. Frokaj, 64. M. Stevanovic, 7. C. Witzig, 14. A. Balde

Match events

11' Goal Normal Goal — V. Pavlidis (Benfica) (assists: Rafa Silva)
21' Card Yellow Card — J. Stanic (FC ST. Gallen)
33' subst Substitution 1 — T. Gaal (FC ST. Gallen) (assists: J. Ruiz)
50' Card Yellow Card — C. Okoroji (FC ST. Gallen)
55' Goal Normal Goal — V. Pavlidis (Benfica) (assists: J. Kaminski)
57' subst Substitution 2 — C. Boukhalfa (FC ST. Gallen) (assists: L. Frokaj)
57' subst Substitution 3 — C. Witzig (FC ST. Gallen) (assists: A. Hunziker)
57' Card Yellow Card — J. Stanic (FC ST. Gallen)
57' Card Red Card — J. Stanic (FC ST. Gallen)
65' Goal Normal Goal — V. Pavlidis (Benfica) (assists: A. Bah)
66' subst Substitution 1 — L. Barreiro (Benfica) (assists: R. Rios)
71' subst Substitution 4 — L. Gortler (FC ST. Gallen) (assists: C. Konietzke)
71' subst Substitution 5 — A. Balde (FC ST. Gallen) (assists: E. Owusu)
74' Goal Penalty — V. Pavlidis (Benfica)
75' subst Substitution 2 — J. Kaminski (Benfica) (assists: A. Schjelderup)
75' subst Substitution 3 — Rafa Silva (Benfica) (assists: D. Lukebakio)
77' subst Substitution 4 — V. Pavlidis (Benfica) (assists: J. Duran)
77' subst Substitution 5 — A. Bah (Benfica) (assists: A. Dedic)
82' Goal Normal Goal — C. Lenglet (Benfica)