Milan host Benfica in Europa League opener

San Siro expects around 65,000 as Milan return to Europe against a Benfica side they have never lost to.

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What happened. Milan welcome Benfica to San Siro for their opening League Phase fixture of the Europa League. The match is being covered via a live blog with build-up and action as it happens.

• Milan play eight different opponents in the opening phase, four at home and four away.
• All results feed into a single league table.
• Benfica have never beaten Milan in European competition: two draws, four defeats.

Milan return to UEFA competition, though not the tournament they had hoped for.

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