2026.09.16 12:54

The league phase of the UEFA Europa League has begun.

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

UEFA Europa League

League Phase

Matchday 1

September 16

20:45. Ararat-Armenia (Armenia) 1-4 Sparta (Czech Republic)

20:45. Omonia (Cyprus) 1-0 Celta (Spain)

23:00. Milan (Italy) 0-2 Benfica (Portugal)

23:00. Bayer 04 (Germany) 2-0 Celje (Slovenia)

23:00. Anderlecht (Belgium) 1-2 Lyon (France)

23:00. Sunderland (England) 1-0 AZ Alkmaar (Netherlands)

23:00. Sturm (Austria) 0-0 Rennes (France)

23:00. Olympiacos (Greece) 2-1 Jagiellonia (Poland)

23:00. Hapoel Be’er Sheva (Israel) 0-0 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.