Heart of Midlothian - Benfica

Heart of Midlothian face a monumental task in the second leg of their Europa League Qualification tie against Benfica at Tynecastle Park. The Scottish side trail 6-1 from the first leg, a result that leaves them needing an extraordinary performance to overturn the deficit. The magnitude of the required comeback looms large over this encounter, with Benfica holding a commanding advantage.

Benfica arrive having demonstrated their attacking prowess in the reverse fixture, while also securing a comfortable aggregate victory over St. Gallen earlier in the qualification rounds. Heart of Midlothian, meanwhile, have endured a difficult run, suffering heavy defeats in European qualification and most recently a loss in the Premiership. Their domestic form offers little respite as they prepare to host the Portuguese giants.