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If Paide Beat Rapid Vienna, Benfica or Hearts Await in UEFA Conference League

Benfica advanced after a 5-0 home rout, and Hearts now await the winner of the tie in the UEFA Conference League.

  • On Thursday, Portuguese side Benfica faces Hearts in a UEFA Conference League qualifier as part of the third qualifying round. The two-legged tie begins this week with the first match in Lisbon.
  • Benfica enters the match following a 5-0 rout on home turf that secured their advancement. The Portuguese club has won their domestic league 38 times, establishing their pedigree in European competition.
  • Viewers can watch the clash on Premier Sports, with coverage beginning at 7.55pm ahead of the 8pm kick-off. Record Sport will provide a live blog featuring pre-match build-up, team news, and post-match reaction.
  • Estonian club Paide Linnameeskond must first overcome Rapid Vienna to potentially face either Benfica or Hearts in the play-off round. Those ties are scheduled for later this month.
  • The UEFA Conference League represents the third tier of European club football. Fans are hoping for a historic result in Lisbon, drawing encouragement from Gallen's 2-1 first-leg win in the qualifying round.
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Marco Silva did not want to reveal that changes will already be made in the initial formation, but with the market in progress and with the exit of António Silva, there are decisions to be made. The first hand is disputed in the Light.

·Lisboa, Portugal
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The previous Europa League tie was a scare, forcing the team to "wake up." This time, it will be different – and with a new leader on the pitch for the "red" team.

·Lisboa, Portugal
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Cláudio Braga confessed the desire to score against Benfica, especially on a stage like the Europa League. The Portuguese advance of Hearts also highlighted the quality of the team led by Marco Silva.

·Portugal
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In a press conference in anticipation of the European League's game against Hearts, Marco Silva did not want to reveal changes in the initial formation, in addition to the essential for the exit of central defense António Silva, who went to Bournemouth.

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Sport Witness broke the news in United Kingdom on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
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