Hearts crashed out of the Europa League but recovered some pride as they held Benfica to a draw in Edinburgh. The Scots were crushed 6-1 in the first leg last week in Lisbon but put in a much-improved display at home.https://x.com/JamTarts/status/2088001846887473306Calvin Miller thought he had swept them ahead in the second half but a VAR call ruled it out for offside.Tomas Magnusson then thumped them into the lead with a beauty from 25 yards but just moments later Dodi Lukebakio equalised on the night.Hearts, so close to winning the title last season, do now advance to the Conference League play-off round and the chance to continue their European journey.They take on Rapid Vienna in their next test.City rivals Hibs are also in those play-offs. They drew 0-0 against Shkendijato seal a 2-1 win on aggregate.More to follow Topics Hearts S.L. Benfica Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Benfica 6-1 Hearts: Report, result, goals from Europa League qualifying Ben Miller 6th August, 2026 Benfica close in on team-mate of Cristiano Ronaldo who has flopped in Saudi Arabia Jon Fisher 17th July, 2026 Benfica confirm Mourinho to leave for Real Madrid with ex-Fulham boss Silva hired as replacement Cian Cheesbrough 9th June, 2026 Benfica on verge of naming Marco Silva as Jose Mourinhos replacement in major blow for Fulham Jon Fisher 2nd June, 2026 Hearts concerned over troubling precedent in Scottish Premiership after final-day chaos Mitch Fretton 20th May, 2026 Celtic 3-1 Hearts: Report, result and goals as Bhoys seal fifth consecutive Scottish title Mitch Fretton 16th May, 2026
