Benfica draw St. Gallen 1879 in Europa League second qualifying round | OneFootball

Benfica have been drawn to face St. Gallen 1879 in the Europa League second qualifying round.

According to Glorioso 1904, the first leg will be in Switzerland, with the return in Lisbon at Estádio da Luz.

The setting is typically intense, with hosts usually aggressive and well organised, which could call for a cautious start.

Finishing the tie at home is viewed as an early-season boost, with the Lisbon crowd potentially influential across two matches.

St. Gallen 1879 are not European heavyweights, yet they arrive after a consistent domestic campaign, finishing second in their league. Benfica enter as favourites, given their individual quality and European experience.

With the draw set, Benfica now focus on preparation, targeting progress past St. Gallen and a place in the third qualifying round.

Source: Glorioso 1904