St. Gallen 2-1 Benfica: UEFA Europa League result, report & goals
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St. Gallen beat Benfica 2-1 in UEFA Europa League on Thursday 23 July 2026.
Match report
St. Gallen edged a tight, competitive contest by a single goal, doing just enough to see off a stubborn Benfica.
Goals. St. Gallen — Aliou Balde 37', Tom Gaal 80'; Benfica — Rafa Silva 44'.
Head-to-head
The result is the latest chapter between two familiar sides. Their most recent meetings:
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 2026 | UEFA Europa League | St. Gallen 2–1 Benfica |
Recent form
St. Gallen are in good form — W L L W W from their last 5 (W3 D0 L2).
- W v Benfica (2–1)
- L v Norwich City (0–3)
- L v Lyon (3–6)
- W v Winterthur (1–0)
- W v Rheindorf Altach (3–2)
Benfica are inconsistent recently — L W L W D from their last 5 (W2 D1 L2).
- L v St. Gallen (1–2)
- W v Villarreal CF (2–0)
- L v Flamengo - RJ (1–2)
- W v Estoril (3–1)
- D v Sporting Braga (2–2)
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