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St. Gallen head coach Enrico Maassen has admitted to Portuguese outlet Record that his team drew 'the toughest possible opponent' in Benfica for their Europa League 2nd qualifying round tie. Maassen highlighted Benfica's unbeaten league record this season. The match at Kybunpark Stadium is expected to draw one of the largest attendances of the season for St. Gallen. Former Benfica striker Haris Seferovic, now with St. Gallen, warned his teammates that Benfica is 'angry' and motivated. The article also covers related Benfica news, including the signing of Jhon Durán and potential 3rd qualifying round opponents.
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Enrico Maassen, St. Gallen coach
St. Gallen Coach Admits to Record: "We Got the Toughest Possible Opponent"
Enrico Maassen recalls that Benfica has not lost any game in the league.
- Benfica's visit 'forces' St. Gallen to issue warning for Thursday's match
- Seferovic warns St. Gallen: "Benfica is angry"
- Benfica already knows possible opponents in the 3rd qualifying round of the Europa League
- The refereeing team for St. Gallen-Benfica has been announced
Kybunpark Stadium, home of St. Gallen
Benfica's Visit 'Forces' St. Gallen to Issue Warning for Thursday's Match
One of the largest attendances of the season is expected at Kybunpark Stadium.
Seferovic
Seferovic Warns St. Gallen: "Benfica is Angry"
Swiss striker fondly recalls his time at Luz and previews the 2nd qualifying round duel of the Europa League.
- St. Gallen promotes young striker: "He has already shown his scoring instinct"
- Benfica already knows possible opponents in the 3rd qualifying round of the Europa League
- UEFA announces refereeing team for Benfica-St. Gallen
- Benfica's attention: St. Gallen signs 'giant' for the attack
Jhon Durán alongside Rui Costa
"It Seems Like Every Coach Who Had Jhon Durán as a Player Wanted to Get Rid of Him..."
Gabriel Agbonlahor, former Aston Villa striker, recalls the Benfica signing's time in English football.
- Jhon Durán assumes "very high expectations" upon arriving at Benfica: "I want to become champion"
- Benfica makes Jhon Durán official: loan or salary costs, the value of the purchase option, and the right of first refusal
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