AC Milan vs Benfica Europa League Clash: Team Updates, Lineups & Broadcast Info
The San Siro will host an exciting Europa League opener as AC Milan take on Benfica. The match starts at 21:00 CET / 3:00 p.m. ET this Wednesday. Both teams are historic clubs that missed out on the Champions League last season, making this European showdown one to watch closely.
The Big Question: Will Milan's Unbeaten Streak End Against Benfica's Winning Run?
AC Milan have not lost in their first four Serie A games, securing two wins and two draws. Their latest effort was a comeback from 0-2 down to draw 2-2 at Lazio, sparked by a double from substitute Diego Moreira. On the other side, Benfica come into this game with strong momentum, having won seven matches straight across all competitions. Their recent win over Gil Vicente was a 3-1 comeback victory. There's an intriguing storyline here: Ruben Amorim, Benfica's manager, spent nine years playing for the club and later coached Sporting against them, often coming out on top. Despite this, Milan hold a historical edge, as Benfica has never defeated them in six competitive encounters, including two European Cup finals in 1963 and 1990.
AC Milan Team News
- Mattia Gabbia and Mario Gila have recovered from minor injuries and are available, though only one might start.
- Luka Modrić's participation is uncertain. At 41, his recent European appearances have been limited, so this seems like a management choice rather than injury-related.
- Gonçalo Ramos, who progressed through Benfica's academy before moving to PSG and then Milan, is expected to start against his old club.
- Other attacking options include Christian Pulisic, Alphadjo Cissé, and Samuel Chukwueze.
Benfica Team News
- Alexander Bah remains out due to a shoulder injury.
- Either Fredrik Aursnes or Daniel Banjaqui is likely to play right-back.
- Vangelis Pavlidis leads the attack after a strong start to the season, scoring six goals in qualifiers.
- Manager Marco Silva might rotate players ahead of a challenging league match at Porto on Sunday.
Confirmed Lineups
Starting lineups will be updated once official announcements are made, with formations still to be confirmed for both sides.
Broadcast Information: Where to Watch AC Milan vs Benfica
- USA: CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ (English), DAZN USA (Spanish)
- Canada: DAZN Canada, FuboTV
- UK: TNT Sports 2
- Italy: Sky Sports 252
- Portugal: SporTV-5
This match brings together two clubs with rich European experience and solid current form. AC Milan aims to make a statement in their first Europa League season since 2020-21, while Benfica wants to extend their impressive winning streak in this fresh competition. The San Siro should host a fiercely competitive encounter.
