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Egypt Premier LeagueAC Milan vs Benfica: kickoff time, lineups and prediction, 16 September
Europa League, Round 1
- Dodi Lukébakio 16'
- Jakub Kamiński 53'
What to know
AC Milan host Benfica in round 1 of the Europa League on Wednesday 16 September 2026. Kickoff is at 22:00 Mecca time at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Milano. AC Milan are #33 in the table and Benfica are #8.
- Benfica have won their last 7 matches in a row.
- AC Milan are unbeaten in their last 4 matches.
- Benfica sit #8, AC Milan are down in #33. Routine win or the shock of the weekend?
- 75,817 seats at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.
Which channel shows AC Milan vs Benfica?
Channels showing this match, by country.
Broadcasters have not been announced yet. Check back closer to kickoff.
Form
The last five matches of each team before this one, most recent at the top.
AC MilanWho is out: AC Milan and Benfica
AC Milan- No absences reported.
Benfica- No absences reported.
Stadium: Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
Table: Europa League
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Juventus |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 3 |
| 2 |  Crystal Palace |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 3 |
| 3 |  Sparta Praha |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 4 |  Beşiktaş |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 5 |  Union Saint-Gilloise |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 6 |  Ferencvárosi |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 7 | Benfica |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 8 |  Bayer 04 Leverkusen |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 9 |  OFI |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 10 |  Olympique Lyonnais |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 11 |  Torreense |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 12 |  AFC Bournemouth |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 13 |  Olympiacos F.C. |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 14 |  Salzburg |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 15 |  Omonia Nicosia |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 16 |  Sunderland |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 17 |  Rennes |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 18 |  Hapoel Be'er Sheva |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 19 |  Dinamo Zagreb |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 20 |  Sturm Graz |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 21 |  Jagiellonia Białystok |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 22 |  Real Sociedad |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 23 |  Anderlecht |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 24 |  Lillestrøm |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 25 |  AZ Alkmaar |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 26 |  Celta de Vigo |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 27 |  Levski Sofia |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 28 |  Celtic |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 29 |  TSG Hoffenheim |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 30 | AC Milan |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 31 |  Celje |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 32 |  Olympique Marseille |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| 33 |  Ararat-Armenia |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| 34 |  Viktoria Plzeň |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| 35 |  Lech Poznań |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 0 |
| 36 |  NEC Nijmegen |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -5 | 0 |
Questions and answers
What time does AC Milan vs Benfica kick off?
AC Milan vs Benfica kicks off on Wednesday 16 September 2026 at 22:00 Mecca time (19:00 UTC). This page also shows the time in your own timezone.
Which channel is showing AC Milan vs Benfica?
Broadcasters have not been announced yet. This page updates as soon as they are.
Where is AC Milan vs Benfica being played?
At Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in Milano, which holds 75,817 people.
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