Benfica begins to outline its path in the Europa League with potential opponents for the third qualifying round already defined. With the conclusion of the first qualifying round on Thursday, the Eagles have ruled out some rivals and now know who they could face if they overcome St. Gallen.
The third qualifying round of the Europa League, scheduled for August 6 and 13, presents a diverse range of teams that could challenge Benfica. Confirmed as a seeded team, the Portuguese club faces clubs from various countries, with matches that promise intensity and strategy. Among the possible opponents are already defined matchups such as Maccabi Tel Aviv or Sheriff, Hammarby or Anderlecht, Pafos or Hajduk Split, and Hradec Kralove or Tromso. In addition to these, there is also the possibility of facing Jagiellonia Bialystok or the winner between Górnik Zabrze and Fenerbahçe, as well as the winner of the clash between Hearts and Sturm Graz.
This draw is crucial for Benfica, which aims to secure a place in the regular phase of the European competition, a goal that necessarily involves overcoming this two-legged tie. The status of seeded team gives it some advantage, but the quality of the potential opponents shows that the competition will be fierce.
With the matches approaching quickly, the coaching staff and the Benfica squad will need to prepare attentively, analyzing potential opponents to ensure a smooth qualification. The decision of the draw for the third qualifying round will be one of the most awaited moments by the fans, who hope to see Benfica continue its European journey successfully.
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