UEFA Europa League league phase to begin today

The league phase of the UEFA Europa League will get underway today, with nine matches scheduled for the opening matchday.

According to Report, the day's main fixture will take place in Italy, where AC Milan will host Portuguese side Benfica.

UEFA Europa League

League phase

Matchday 1

September 16

20:45. Ararat-Armenia (Armenia) - Sparta (Czech Republic)

20:45. Omonia (Cyprus) - Celta (Spain)

23:00. Milan (Italy) - Benfica (Portugal)

23:00. Bayer 04 (Germany) - Celje (Slovenia)

23:00. Anderlecht (Belgium) - Lyon (France)

23:00. Sunderland (England) - AZ Alkmaar (Netherlands)

23:00. Sturm (Austria) - Rennes (France)

23:00. Olympiacos (Greece) - Jagiellonia (Poland)

23:00. Hapoel Be'er Sheva (Israel) - Dinamo Zagreb (Croatia)

Baku time - GMT+4

The remaining matches of the first matchday of the UEFA Europa League league phase will be played on September 17.