Reus proud of Hearts after draw with Benfica in Europa League
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 1:26 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Hearts goalkeeper Beau Reus expressed pride in his team's performance during a 1-1 draw with Benfica on August 13 at Tynecastle. This result followed a heavy 6-1 defeat in the first leg of the Europa League's third qualifying round. Reus noted the improved performance and hopes it builds confidence ahead of their upcoming League Cup match against Inverness. The team aims to maintain the same fighting spirit they showed against Benfica.
- •Hearts drew 1-1 with Benfica on August 13.
- •Benfica advanced with a 7-2 aggregate win.
- •Reus believes the draw can boost team morale.
- •Next match is a League Cup tie against Inverness.
- •Hearts previously defeated Dundee United 4-0.
- 1:26 PMYahoo Sports — Reus 'proud' of Hearts performance v Benfica
"Goalkeeper Beau Reus says Hearts can take confidence from Thursday's 1-1 draw with Benfica despite dropping out of the Europa League. The Edinburgh club had a mountain to climb in the match at Tynecastle having been beaten 6-1 by the Portuguese giant in the first leg of the third qualifying round in Lisbon last week.
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