Benfica Held to Draw Against Academico de Viseu Ahead of Hearts Clash
Benfica faced a 2-2 draw at home against promoted side Academico de Viseu FC in Liga Portugal on Sunday, as they gear up for their upcoming match against Hearts at Tynecastle this Thursday.
The Portuguese team had previously enjoyed a dominant performance, securing a 6-1 victory in Lisbon during the first leg of the Europa League third qualifying round last week.
Meanwhile, Hearts celebrated a convincing 4-0 win over Dundee United at Tynecastle, marking Wouter Vrancken’s first successful outing as manager.
Should Hearts falter in the upcoming tie, they could potentially face either Rapid Vienna or Paide Linnameeskond in the Conference League play-off. Rapid Vienna recently triumphed over Ried 2-1 in the Austrian top flight, positioning themselves second on goal difference behind LASK, who will challenge Celtic in the Champions League play-off next week.
Paide Linnameeskond also claimed victory in their latest domestic match, defeating Viimsi 3-1 on the road and currently holding second place in the Estonian league.
Benfica were held to a 2-2 draw at home to promoted side Academico de Viseu FC in Liga Portugal on Sunday as they prepare for Thursday’s trip to Tynecastle to face Hearts.
The Portuguese outfit cruised to a 6-1 victory in Lisbon last week in the first leg of the Europa League third qualifying round.
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Hearts, meanwhile, were 4-0 winners against Dundee United at Tynecastle in Wouter Vrancken’s first victory as manager.
If Hearts lose the tie they will likely face either Rapid Vienna or Paide Linnameeskond in the Conference League play-off.
The former defeated Ried 2-1 in the Austria top flight and sit second on goal difference behind LASK, who Celtic play in the Champions League play-off next week.
Pied Linnameeskond also won in their domestic match, they defeated Viimsi 3-1 away from home and sit second in the Estonian league.
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