Christian Pulisic and AC Milan will begin their UEFA Europa League campaign on Wednesday night against Benfica.
Match | AC Milan vs. Benfica |
Competition | UEFA Europa League |
Stage | League Phase |
Date | Wednesday, September 16, 2026 |
Kickoff Time | 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT |
Location | Stadio Guiseppe Meazza, Milan, Italy |
TV Channel (US) | CBS Sports, Paramount+ (US) |
USMNT star Christian Pulisic will face Portuguese side Benfica in the Europa League on Wednesday, with the American looking to snap a 19-game scoreless streak for his club, AC Milan.
This fixture marks manager Rúben Amorim’s first European match as head coach of Milan, presenting a tough challenge against Marco Silva’s Benfica.
Benfica have scored three goals in eight of their last 10 matches in all competitions and are undefeated in their last 12.
Milan are also unbeaten in their last five games, though they have tied their last two against Juventus and Lazio.
Christian Pulisic has played only 45 minutes in Serie A this season, yet he still managed an assist in the draw against Lazio. Given his limited playing time, Pulisic is unlikely to start for Milan on Wednesday.
AC Milan vs Benfica Lineup Predictions
AC Milan Lineup Predictions
Manager: Ruben Amorim
Formation: 3-4-2-1
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Benfica Lineup Predictions
Manager: Marco Silva
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted XI:
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LB | RB | ||||
CB | CB | ||||
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Benfica will be without their usual starting right back, Alexander Bah (shoulder) due to injury. 18-year-old Daniel Banjaqui is likely to start in his place.
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