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Europa League: Milan defeated 0-2 by Benfica at San Siro

Milan loses 0-2 to Benfica in their group stage debut of the Europa League at San Siro.

17 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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On the evening of September 21, 2026, Milan faced Benfica at the San Siro stadium in a group stage match of the Europa League. Benfica secured three crucial points with a 2-0 victory.

The first goal of the match was scored by Lukébakio in the 16th minute, giving the Portuguese club an early lead. This goal energized Benfica, who continued to show a solid performance throughout the first half.

In the second half, Kaminski doubled the lead in the 53rd minute, netting the second goal for Benfica. Despite several attempts, Milan failed to find the back of the net.

Rossoneri fans reacted negatively to the defeat, expressing their disappointment with boos at the end of the match. This encounter marked Milan's first challenge in the group stage of the European competition.

In addition to Milan's clash, it is noted that Juventus will take the field tomorrow for their match against NEC Nijmegen at the Allianz Stadium, highlighting the intense competition characterizing this phase.

Milan, coached by a new technical staff, hopes to bounce back in the upcoming matches, while Benfica prepares to continue their journey in Europe.

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