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Juventus and Milan open Europa League campaigns against NEC and Benfica

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 12:09 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Juventus and Milan open Europa League campaigns against NEC and Benfica

Summary

Juventus and AC Milan begin their Europa League journeys at home on September 16. Juventus faces NEC, looking to regain momentum after recent struggles, while Milan confronts Benfica in a match steeped in history. Both teams aim to secure a strong start in the restructured tournament format, which features a single table for 36 teams instead of traditional group stages. Both clubs also see this competition as a pathway to Champions League qualification. They hope to capitalize on this opportunity to achieve their goals, including restoring confidence and testing their squads.

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•Juventus opens against NEC after a league defeat.
•AC Milan faces Benfica in a historic matchup.
•Europa League format features a single table with 36 teams.
•Both teams aim for European trophy success and qualification for next year's Champions League.
•Milan back in Europe after a 575-day absence.

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12:09 PMYahoo Sports — 🏆 Europa League is BACK! Juve and Milan, your turn now: reboot here? 🤔

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New stars, new teams, and maybe—who knows—even an outsider breaking the dominance of England and Spain. The curtain rises on the Europa League, which this year will feature two giants of our leagu...
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