Sept 16 : Benfica claimed a 2-0 Europa League victory over hosts AC Milan, while debutants Sunderland edged AZ Alkmaar and Olympique Lyonnais defeated Anderlecht in Brussels in the opening round of the league phase of the competition on Wednesday. Benfica took the lead in the 16th minute when Dodi Lukebakio w

Benfica kicked off the 2026/27 UEFA Europa League with an impressive win at Milan, while Sunderland marked their return to Europe after a 53-year absence with victory against AZ Alkmaar.