Benfica Stun San Siro With 2-0 Victory Over AC Milan
Benfica handed AC Milan head coach Ruben Amorim his first defeat in charge on September 16, securing a 2-0 victory at Stadio San Siro in the UEFA Europa League opening matchday. The Portuguese club controlled the contest and claimed all three points with two unanswered goals on Italian soil.
Benfica Capitalize on Structural Gaps at Stadio San Siro
The result leaves AC Milan without points after the opening fixture of the European campaign. Tactical adjustments will be required for Amorim as the Rossoneri look to establish structural consistency across the pitch.
AC Milan
clubThe home side struggled to mount a effective response following Benfica’s opening goals, creating immediate scrutiny surrounding squad adaptation under the newly appointed management.
The fixture marked the opening encounter of the 2026/27 UEFA Europa League league phase for both clubs.
Ruben Amorim
coachReporting credited to Football Italia.