Europa League 2026/2027: Milan-Benfica opens the championship phase, Juventus tomorrow against Nec Nijmegen
Quick Look
- The 2026/2027 Europa League begins today with the first day of the championship phase.
- Milan faces Benfica at San Siro from 9pm, while tomorrow Juventus hosts Nec Nijmegen at the Allianz Stadium.
- Two Italian teams competing in the single group.
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Why It Matters
Milan returns to the Europa League after a year's absence from European competitions.
The 2026/2027 Europa League begins today with the first day of the championship phase. Two Italian teams are competing in the single group: now it's AC Milan's turn, who have been facing Benfica at San Siro since 9pm (THE SKY SPORT STORY), while tomorrow Juventus hosts Nec Nijmegen at the Allianz Stadium (THE EUROPA LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS). The Rossoneri return to the European stage after a year of fasting. The match against the Portuguese team has a particular flavor for the former Amorim and Gonçalo Ramos, but also for the Rossoneri fans who remember the two European Cup finals won in 1963 and 1990. The match between Milan and Benfica is live on Sky Sport Uno, Sky Sport 4K, Sky Sport 252 and streaming on NOW.
Open Questions
- What will be the outcome of the Milan-Benfica match?
- How will Juventus face the challenge against Nec Nijmegen tomorrow?
