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St. Gallen, the Swiss club set to face Benfica in the second qualifying round of the 2026/27 Europa League, suffered a heavy 6-3 friendly defeat to French side Lyon on Saturday. The match was notable for a bizarre goal conceded by St. Gallen's defense, which was highlighted in the article. The first leg of the Europa League tie between St. Gallen and Benfica is scheduled for July 23. Before that, Benfica, managed by Marco Silva, will play a pre-season friendly against Villarreal on July 17. The article, from Portuguese sports newspaper Record, focuses on the upcoming match and the Swiss team's recent performance.
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For Those Who Missed It: The Goal St. Gallen Conceded Against Lyon
The Swiss side, who will face Benfica in the Europa League, suffered a heavy 6-3 defeat to the French team this Saturday.
St. Gallen, Benfica's opponent in the second qualifying round of the 2026/27 Europa League, was beaten 6-3 by Lyon in a friendly match this Saturday. The game was marked by a bizarre goal in which the Swiss defense was left looking foolish.
The first leg of the tie between St. Gallen and Benfica is scheduled for July 23. Before that, Marco Silva's Eagles will play one more pre-season test against Villarreal on July 17.
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