Heads up! Benfica now know kick-off times for St. Gallen ties | OneFootball

Benfica already know the official kick-off times for their two matches against St. Gallen in the second qualifying round of the Europa League. The information was released by the Swiss club, meaning all the details are now set for the Reds’ European debut in the 2026/27 season.

The first leg, scheduled for 23 July, will be played in Switzerland and is set to kick off at 19:00 (Lisbon time). The second leg, at the Estádio da Luz, will take place on 30 July, with kick-off at 20:00, in what could be a decisive match for the European ambitions of Marco Silva’s side.

The tie is generating huge excitement in Switzerland, where St. Gallen are expecting strong support from the fans for Benfica’s visit. In addition to the enthusiasm of the home supporters, the large Portuguese community living in the country is also expected to turn out in the stands.

For Benfica, this tie is of particular importance, as it represents the first step towards the goal of securing a place in the Europa League league phase. The team’s preparation will be entirely focused on arriving at the two clashes against the Swiss side in the best possible condition.

In a Glorioso 1904 Exclusive, Carlos Alberto Moniz discussed the ambitions the Lisbon club should have in the European competition, and the maestro had no doubts in stating that the objective is to win. "Benfica have to aim to win every competition they play in", he said.

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