Benfica scores six goals in dominant win over Hearts in Europa League
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Benfica overcame Hearts with a decisive 6-1 victory in Lisbon during the Europa League. Rafa Silva opened the scoring early, with Tomás Araújo and Vangelis Pavlidis contributing to a first-half penalty. Gianluca Prestianni extended the lead, while Hearts managed a consolation from Tom Renaud. Jhon Durán and Andreas Schjelderup secured two late goals, further undermining Hearts' hopes of progressing in the tournament. The defeat marks a troubling fourth loss in four matches for Hearts this season.
- •Benfica scored six goals against Hearts in Lisbon.
- •Rafa Silva opened the scoring in the sixth minute.
- •Hearts' Tom Renaud scored a consolation goal.
- •Benfica's next match will be the second leg against Hearts.
- •Hearts have lost all four matches this season.
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Marco Silva's Benfica put six past Hearts
"Hearts have virtually no chance of progressing to the Europa League after being thrashed 6-1 by Benfica in Lisbon.Marco Silva's side dismantled the Scots with Rafa Silva opening the scoring in the six...
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