Benfica, coached by Marco Silva, will face AC Milan of Ruben Amorim in the first matchday of the Europa League league phase. The match is scheduled to take place in Milan.
This will be the first time the two teams meet in this new phase of the European competition, which replaced the former group stage.
Marco Silva and Ruben Amorim are the coaches in charge of each team in this confrontation.
The game marks the beginning of both teams' journey in the Europa League this season.
This news is of interest to Portuguese fans, especially those of Benfica, as it follows the national team in its European campaign. The game marks the beginning of a new competition with a changed format, where all teams play more matches against varied opponents. For readers in Portugal, it also represents the opportunity to see two Portuguese coaches in the spotlight on the European scene.
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