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Milan loses to Benfica, Juve prepares for NEC in Europa League

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 5:53 AM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Milan loses to Benfica, Juve prepares for NEC in Europa League

Summary

Milan lost 2-0 to Benfica in their opening Europa League match at San Siro, showing struggles in both performance and scoring. Juventus is set to host NEC in Turin for their Europa League debut amid pressure to regain confidence after a loss against Sassuolo. Weston McKennie returns to the starting lineup for Juventus, while Milan's Alexis Saelemaekers emphasized the need to improve following their defeat. Inter is preparing for a key match against Roma, with a focus on the return of Lautaro Martínez and Marcus Thuram. Napoli plans to maintain their defensive setup ahead of facing Fiorentina, despite considering a tactical change to a back three.

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•Milan loses 2-0 to Benfica at San Siro in Europa League opener.
•Juve hosts NEC in Turin, looking to rebuild confidence after recent defeat.
•McKennie returns to starting lineup for Juventus against NEC.
•Inter prepares for clash against Roma with Lautaro and Thuram expected to start.
•Napoli sticks to back four ahead of match against Fiorentina.

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Milan’s opening Europa League night was bitter—very bitter, as at San Siro they not only lost but also played poorly. Benfica won 2-0 against the Rossoneri, who have a major problem both in terms ...
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