Benfica Earn Win in Milan as Sunderland Celebrate Historic Night
- On Wednesday, Benfica secured their first-ever victory over Milan, winning 2-0 at the San Siro with goals from Dodi Lukebakio in the 16th minute and Jakub Kaminski early in the second half.
- Sunderland marked their first European appearance since 1973 with a 1-0 victory over AZ Alkmaar, as Enzo Le Fee converted a penalty 20 minutes after the restart at the Stadium of Light.
- Bayer Leverkusen defeated Celje 2-0 in Germany, with Svit Seslar's own goal in the 15th minute and Facundo Medina's strike sealing the win, while Olympique Lyonnais overcame Anderlecht 2-1.
- Elsewhere, Sparta Prague brushed aside Ararat-Armenia 4-1 with two goals from Norwegian Tobias Guddal, while Olympiacos beat Jagiellonia 2-1 and Omonia edged Celta Vigo 1-0 in other opening fixtures.
- Milan manager Amorim told Sky Sport Italia he must adapt his tactics after the loss, stating "we need to start with a base, we have two months of work" to find solutions.
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Benfica Shines in Europa League Opener; Sunderland Makes Mark | Sports-Games
In the Europa League's opening round, Benfica emerged victorious with a 2-0 win against AC Milan. Sunderland made a memorable debut by defeating AZ Alkmaar with a penalty goal from Enzo Le Fee. Other notable matches included victories for Olympique Lyonnais, Bayer Leverkusen, and Olympiacos Piraeus.
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The Portuguese group opened the score at 16 minutes by means of Dodi Lukébakio, who advanced Benfica and complicated the European premiere of Milan.
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newsbiella.itMILANO (ITALPRESS) "Milan's fake step at the debut of the season in Europe League. In San Siro, Benfica is the one to pass with merit for 2-0 thanks to the nets of Lukebakio and Kaminski. The game unlocks to the 16′ in favor of the guests. Kaminski centers and serves on the right Lukebakio, which focuses on the left and exploits a too soft marking of Bartesaghi and then slips Maignan with a nice left from outside in the corner far away. Eight mi…
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The NamibianAmorim’s Milan beaten by Benfica, Sunderland make dream European return
AC Milan slipped to their first defeat under Ruben Amorim with a 2-0 loss, while Sunderland clinched a 1-0 victory over AZ Alkmaar after a 53-year absence.
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