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AC Milan faces Benfica in Europa League on September 16

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Last updated Sep 14, 2026

AC Milan faces Benfica in Europa League on September 16
Summary

AC Milan and Benfica are set to meet at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) in the UEFA Europa League on September 16. AC Milan recently drew 2-2 with Lazio, while Benfica comes off a 3-1 victory against Gil Vicente. Both teams have significant histories in European competition, with AC Milan participating for the 14th time and Benfica for their 24th. Their previous encounter ended in a 1-1 draw. AC Milan will be without Alexander Bah due to a shoulder injury and Jaden Umeh due to a muscle injury.

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  • •AC Milan drew 2-2 against Lazio in their last match on September 12.
  • •Benfica defeated Gil Vicente 3-1 on September 13.
  • •The teams last met in a 1-1 draw.
  • •AC Milan will miss Alexander Bah and Jaden Umeh due to injuries.
  • •Both teams aim to capitalize on their European competition experiences.
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