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Hearts trail Benfica in Europa League despite promising performances

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 8:54 AM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Hearts trail Benfica in Europa League despite promising performances

Summary

Hearts faced Benfica in the first leg of the Europa League third qualifying round on Thursday night, suffering a heavy defeat. The team struggled defensively, trailing 3-0 at halftime, but showed improvement in the second half, scoring one goal and competing better. Despite this, late goals conceded diminished their efforts. Players like Calvin Miller and Tom Renaud delivered solid performances, prompting some fans to find reasons for optimism. The team's focus now shifts to their upcoming league match against Dundee United, which is deemed critical for confidence.

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•Hearts lost to Benfica in the Europa League qualifying match.
•Trailing 3-0 at halftime, Hearts improved in the second half.
•Calvin Miller, Beau Reus, Josh McPake, and Tom Renaud stood out.
•Hearts will face Dundee United next, labeled a must-win for confidence.
•Fans express mixed feelings about the team's defensive weaknesses.

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8:54 AMYahoo Sports — Hearts defeat expected but some promising signs

What they're saying

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Hearts fans, we asked for your views after Thursday night's heavy defeat to Benfica in the first leg of the Europa League third qualifying round. Paul: We probably deserved to be 3-0 down at half time, but the final scoreline felt harsh and arguably flattered a fabulous Benfica side. Calvin Miller, Beau Reus, Josh McPake and Tom Renaud all had good games.
— Yahoo Sports

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