Music festival forces Benfica to change plans | OneFootball

Benfica traveled to Edinburgh, where they face Hearts, with logistics affected by the Edinburgh International Festival, one of the biggest cultural events in the Scottish capital. The event runs for almost the entire month of August and turns the city into a true showcase of culture, with classical music, opera, theatre and dance performances, attracting thousands of visitors.

Given the high demand, finding accommodation in Edinburgh at this time of year has become a complicated task, with most hotels fully booked. For that reason, the Benfica delegation is staying at a hotel near the city’s airport, away from the centre.

Although the tie is practically settled after the 6-1 thrashing at the Luz, around 800 Benfica fans are expected at Tynecastle Park, Hearts’ stadium. The meeting point for Benfica supporters is set for Grassmarket, in the heart of Edinburgh.

Benfica face Hearts in Edinburgh this Thursday, in the second leg of the third Europa League qualifying round. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:45pm and the Eagles head into the match with a comfortable advantage. After the 6-1 win, Marco Silva’s team have all but secured their place in the next stage of the competition.

With the home match against Casa Pia already scheduled for Monday, in the second round of the league, the Benfica coach is expected to use the match against Hearts to make extensive changes to the starting XI. The expectation is that several less-used players will be given minutes.

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