Heart of Midlothian of Midlothian hold Benfica to a 0-0 draw in the Europa League qualifier, with both teams struggling to create scoring opportunities. The match was a closely contested affair, with both sides creating chances but failing to capitalize. Heart of Midlothian' league standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way) is 1st in Premiership, 70 pts, 21W-7D-5L from 33 games, recent form LWDWW. The team has scored 58 goals this season and conceded 28, with a +30 goal difference. They lead at the top by 1 point clear of Rangers. The draw was a crucial result for Heart of Midlothian, who will look to build on this momentum in their next match. ## What happened? The match was a closely contested affair, with both sides creating chances but failing to capitalize. Heart of Midlothian' goalkeeper made several crucial saves to keep the scoreline at 0-0. ## Why it matters for Heart of Midlothian of Midlothian The draw was a crucial result for Heart of Midlothian, who will look to build on this momentum in their next match. The team's league standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way) is 1st in Premiership, 70 pts, 21W-7D-5L from 33 games, recent form LWDWW. ## What comes next? Heart of Midlothian will look to build on this momentum in their next match, with a focus on creating more scoring opportunities. The team will need to work on their finishing to capitalize on the chances they create. ## Key players Heart of Midlothian' goalkeeper made several crucial saves to keep the scoreline at 0-0. The team's defense was solid, with several players making important tackles to prevent Benfica from scoring. ## Transfer news There is no transfer news to report at this time. The team is focused on their next match and will look to build on this momentum.