The UEFA Europa League league phase will kick off today.

Axar.az reports that nine matches will be played on the opening matchday.

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)

It should be noted that the remaining matches of Matchday 1 in the UEFA Europa League league phase will be played on September 17.