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AC Milan faces tough Europa League draw; Juventus with favorable matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 12:48 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

AC Milan faces tough Europa League draw; Juventus with favorable matchup

Summary

AC Milan will compete in the Europa League against Benfica, Sunderland, and Bournemouth. Bayer Leverkusen faces French teams Marseille and Lyon among their eight opponents. Juventus draws a comparatively easier group with Real Sociedad noted as their most challenging contender. The league phase begins on September 16 and runs until January 28. Fixtures for the matches will be announced by Sunday.

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By the Numbers

•Milan's opponents include Benfica, Sunderland, and Bournemouth.
•Leverkusen faces Marseille and Lyon along with other teams.
•Juventus's toughest match is against Real Sociedad.
•The Europa League group stage starts on September 16.
•Fixture details will be revealed by Sunday.

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12:48 PMYahoo Sports — Milan given tougher Europa League draw than Juve, Leverkusen go French

What they're saying

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AC Milan will face Benfica, Sunderland and Bournemouth in the Europa League, while Bayer Leverkusen meet French sides Marseille and Lyon among their eight opponents. Three-times winners Juventus have a more favourable draw in contrast, with Real Sociedad arguably their toughest opponents alongside Rennes, Omonia Nicosia, NEC Nijmegen, AZ Alkmaar, Ferencváros, Celta Vigo and Hapoel Be'er Sheva Seven-times European champions Milan, who have never won the UEFA Cup/Europa League, take on Olympiacos,
— Yahoo Sports

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