UEFA Europa League | 2026-09-16 21:00
Milan
📊 Match Insights
Two former European titleholders will face off in UEFA's secondary tournament as AC Milan kicks off their Europa League journey against Benfica this Wednesday evening.
The match will take place at San Siro, with both teams having missed out on Champions League qualification last season. However, they are considered strong contenders for the Europa League trophy in Frankfurt next spring.
Milan's struggles last season, marked by six losses in their last ten league matches, led to a decline in their Champions League aspirations and a swift change in management.
Following the abrupt end of Max Allegri's second tenure after just one year, the club appointed Ruben Amorim to revive their fortunes, and he has guided the team to an unbeaten start.
After winning against Torino and Venezia, the Rossoneri played to consecutive draws in Serie A against Juventus and Lazio, each with distinct narratives.
Juventus managed to equalize late in the match, denying Milan a win in Turin, while in Rome, Amorim's squad came back from a two-goal deficit to secure a hard-fought draw.
Having missed out on European competition last year, the Italian giants are eager to return to the continental stage for the first time since their exit from the 2024-25 Champions League in the knockout round playoffs.
On the other hand, Amorim's last experience was a loss in the 2025 Europa League final while managing Manchester United, following a successful stint with Sporting Lisbon. Interestingly, Milan's league campaign will commence against his former club, where he had a nine-year playing career and often triumphed over Benfica as a coach.
📈 League Table (Position)
| # | Team | Pts | P | W-D-L | GD | FORM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Anderlecht
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | W W W W W |
| 2 |
Ararat-Armenia
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | W D |
| 3 |
AZ Alkmaar
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 4 |
Benfica
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | W W D W W |
| 5 |
Beşiktaş
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | L W W W W |
| 6 |
Bournemouth
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 7 |
Celje
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 8 |
Celta Vigo
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 9 |
Celtic
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 10 |
Crystal Palace
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 11 |
Ferencvarosi TC
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | W W D W D |
| 12 |
Dinamo Zagreb
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 13 |
Hapoel Beer Sheva
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 14 |
1899 Hoffenheim
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 15 |
Jagiellonia
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | W W D W |
| 16 |
Juventus
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 17 |
Lech Poznan
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | D W W W |
| 18 |
Bayer Leverkusen
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 19 |
Levski Sofia
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 20 |
Lillestrom
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | W D |
| 21 |
Lyon
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 22 |
Marseille
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 23 |
AC Milan
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 24 |
NEC Nijmegen
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 25 |
OFI
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | W W |
| 26 |
Olympiakos Piraeus
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 27 |
Omonia Nicosia
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | W L W D |
| 28 |
Real Sociedad
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 29 |
Rennes
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 30 |
Red Bull Salzburg
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | W W D W |
| 31 |
Sparta Praha
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 32 |
Sturm Graz
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 33 |
Sunderland
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 34 |
Torreense
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 35 |
Union St. Gilloise
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 36 |
Plzen
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | W L |
📉 Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
AC Milan
D
D
W
W
W
Benfica
W
W
W
W
W
🏥 Injuries & absences
AC Milan
No reported injuries.
Benfica
A. Bah
- Injury
