Aarhus vs Benfica - Live Stream

View the live stream and TV coverage details and live score for the 2026/2027 UEFA Europa League play-off Match - Aarhus vs Benfica.

AGF Aarhus attempt to overturn a two-goal deficit when they host Benfica in the second leg of their UEFA Europa League play-off on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Benfica lead 3-1 after Rafa Silva, Leandro Barreiro and Vangelis Pavlidis scored at the Estádio da Luz, with Sebastian Jørgensen replying for the Danish champions. The return match kicks off at 20:00 Central European Summer Time and local Danish time (14:00 US Eastern) at Cepheus Park Randers, also known as Randers Stadium, in Randers—AGF’s temporary European home venue. Aarhus must win by two goals to force extra time or by at least three to qualify inside 90 minutes, while Benfica advance with a victory, draw or one-goal defeat. The winner reaches the Europa League league phase, with the defeated side entering the Conference League league phase.

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First-leg context and recent form

Benfica made an explosive start in Lisbon, with Rafa opening the scoring inside two minutes and Barreiro doubling the advantage after 31 minutes. Jørgensen gave AGF hope five minutes later, but Pavlidis restored the two-goal margin from the penalty spot in first-half stoppage time.

Benfica created enough chances to win more convincingly, but goalkeeper Mads Hedenstad Christiansen produced several important saves to keep AGF’s qualification hopes alive.

Aarhus are winless in four matches across all competitions after drawing 2-2 with OB on Sunday. James Bogere opened the scoring before AGF fell 2-1 behind, with substitute Rasmus Carstensen rescuing a point in the 75th minute.

Benfica did not play domestically at the weekend because their scheduled trip to Moreirense was postponed. Marco Silva’s side are therefore well rested and unbeaten in seven matches, winning five and drawing two since losing his first competitive game in charge.

Team news

AGF Aarhus

AGF remain without centre-back Frederik Tingager, who is recovering from a foot injury. Midfielders Nicolai Poulsen and Kevin Yakob are also unavailable with Achilles and knee injuries respectively.

Colin Rösler was withdrawn during the first leg, but he is expected to be available and compete with young defender Laurits Callø for a place in the three-man defence.

Gift Links started Sunday’s draw with OB and is pushing to replace Jacob Andersen at wing-back. Kristian Arnstad and Jens Jønsson are alternatives in midfield, although Magnus Knudsen and Markus Solbakken are expected to start.

Bogere should continue at centre-forward after scoring three times across his last two home appearances. Jørgensen and Tobias Bech are likely to operate behind him.

Benfica

Captain Fredrik Aursnes has not travelled to Denmark after suffering a sprained right ankle. He had only recently returned to action with a substitute appearance in the first leg, but will miss the return match.

Benfica have not reported any other significant new absences. Silva may retain most of the lineup used in Lisbon, although Andreas Schjelderup, Richard Ríos and Jhon Durán offer strong rotation options.

Pavlidis should lead the attack after scoring 10 goals in his last five appearances. Rafa has scored in four of his six starts this season and is expected to continue on the right, with Georgiy Sudakov operating centrally and Gianluca Prestianni on the left.

Predicted lineups

AGF Aarhus (3-4-2-1): Mads Hedenstad Christiansen; Colin Rösler, Mouhammade Camara, Eric Kahl; Jacob Andersen, Magnus Knudsen, Markus Solbakken, Frederik Emmery; Sebastian Jørgensen, Tobias Bech; James Bogere.

Benfica (4-2-3-1): Samuel Soares; Alexander Bah, Tomás Araújo, Clément Lenglet, Patrick Dorgu Dahl; Leandro Barreiro, Enzo Barrenechea; Rafa Silva, Georgiy Sudakov, Gianluca Prestianni; Vangelis Pavlidis.