UEL | Milan 0-2 Benfica: Nightmare start to Europa League
AC Milan suffered a 2-0 defeat against Benfica in their Europa League opening match. The loss has put pressure on coach Ruben Amorim following his tactical decisions and squad rotation.
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High-profile European football matches have significant implications for club rankings, coaching job security, and fan engagement.
Milan had a nightmare start to the Europa League with a 2-0 home defeat to Benfica, as coach Ruben Amorim is already feeling the pressure over his decisions.
The Rossoneri returned to Europe after back-to-back Serie A draws against Juventus and Lazio , but Amorim rotated giving Omari Hutchinson and Filippo Terracciano their first starts of the season, Davide Bartesaghi returning from injury, and a revamped midfield.
Benfica had won seven in a row , but with FC Porto coming up on Sunday, they rotated nine of their starting XI including ex-Parma defender Alessandro Circati . The Portuguese side had never previously beaten Milan, losing four and drawing two, including the 1963 and 1990 European Cup Finals.
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