Benfica secured a two-nil victory over AC Milan in a UEFA Europa League fixture played at the San Siro/Giuseppe Meazza stadium. The match kicked off at 19:00 UTC on September 16, 2026. Benfica's D. Lukebakio opened the scoring in the first half.

The first period saw a card for AC Milan's S. Pavlovic, issued in the 11th minute. Benfica then took the lead five minutes later through Lukebakio. Two more yellow cards were shown before the interval, both to Benfica players, S. El Karouani in the 26th minute and J. Duran in the 37th minute.

First Half Dominance

The visitors established their advantage early in the contest. Lukebakio's strike gave Benfica a lead they would not relinquish. The Milan side sought to respond but could not find an equalizer before the half-time whistle.

Play was frequently interrupted by the referee. The first half alone saw three bookings distributed among the two teams. Benfica managed to maintain their composure despite these early disciplinary actions.

Second Half Performance

Benfica extended their lead in the second half. J. Kaminski scored his side's second goal in the 53rd minute, further solidifying their position. This put Benfica in a strong command of the match with just under forty minutes of regulation time remaining.

The remainder of the match saw continued disciplinary action. Benfica received three more yellow cards in the second half. D. Banjaqui was booked in the 77th minute, followed by L. Barreiro in the 84th minute, and V. Pavlidis in the 90th minute.

AC Milan was unable to break down the Benfica defense. Despite playing at home, they could not convert any chances into goals. Benfica successfully defended their two-goal advantage through to the final whistle, securing a significant win on the road in the UEFA Europa League.