Benfica defeated FC St. Gallen 5-0 in the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round on July 30, 2026. The match was played at Estádio da Luz in Lisbon, where Benfica finished with a clear and emphatic result.
The final score underlined a dominant night for the home side. Benfica produced five goals without reply, while FC St. Gallen were unable to find a way back into the match.
As a Europa League qualifying fixture, the result stands out as a one-sided outcome at this stage of the competition. Benfica’s margin of victory highlights a strong performance in Lisbon and puts the focus firmly on their control of the game from start to finish.
For FC St. Gallen, the 5-0 loss marks a difficult away result in European competition. Benfica, meanwhile, leave this match with a convincing scoreline from a high-profile qualifying night at Estádio da Luz.
