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14 matches across three leagues set Wednesday’s agenda
A 14-match Wednesday schedule spans Brazil’s Serie A, the Europa League and La Liga, with AC Milan v Benfica the standout fixture.
Sunderland
AZ Alkmaar0 Points, 0 Games: Sunderland and AZ Alkmaar Start from Scratch
Sunderland and AZ Alkmaar begin their Europa League league-stage campaigns with no points, no prior games and no recorded form, while several absences add uncertainty ahead of the Stadium of Light meeting.
Sturm Graz
Rennes0 Points, 0 Games: Sturm Graz and Rennes Begin Their Europa League Campaigns
Sturm Graz and Rennes both start the Europa League league stage without points, form data or recorded venue results. Absences leave both squads with selection questions before a match that could begin 1-1.
Hapoel Beer Sheva
Dinamo ZagrebZero points, zero games: Hapoel Beer Sheva and Dinamo Zagreb begin level
Hapoel Beer Sheva and Dinamo Zagreb start the Europa League league stage level on zero points, with limited statistical evidence and several absences shaping an unpredictable opening fixture in Bucharest.
Anderlecht
LyonThree Home Wins Put Anderlecht in Position to Start Strong
Anderlecht’s five-match winning run and perfect home record give them the edge over Lyon in the opening Europa League League Stage match, though both sides start on zero points.
Olympiakos Piraeus
Jagiellonia0 points, two different starting points in Piraeus
Olympiakos Piraeus and Jagiellonia begin the Europa League League Stage level on points, with the visitors bringing stronger recent form and a settled 4-3-3.
AC Milan
BenficaFour Benfica wins set the tone for Europa League opener at Milan
AC Milan begin their Europa League league-stage campaign against Benfica, whose recent form and away scoring record offer an early advantage despite two absences.
Bayer Leverkusen
Celje0 Points, 0 Games: Leverkusen and Celje Open Their Europa League Campaigns
Bayer Leverkusen and Celje begin the Europa League league stage with no points, no form data and entirely blank home and away records. Their opening-round meeting will also be shaped by several absences on both sides.
Ararat-ArmeniaSparta PrahaA perfect home record gives Ararat-Armenia the edge over Sparta Praha
Ararat-Armenia begin their Europa League campaign at home to Sparta Praha, with the hosts carrying a perfect home record and the visitors missing several players.
Omonia NicosiaCelta VigoTwo home wins give Omonia an early Europa League edge
Omonia Nicosia begin their Europa League campaign at home to Celta Vigo, with a perfect home record offering the clearest advantage before the opening league-stage fixture.
Ararat-ArmeniaSparta Praha1-0-0 at home: Ararat-Armenia face Sparta Praha in first-points opener
Ararat-Armenia’s 1W-0D-0L home record meets Sparta Praha’s 0-0-0 away record in tomorrow’s Europa League League Stage opener.
Omonia NicosiaCelta VigoOmonia’s 2-0 home record meets Celta’s empty season start
Omonia Nicosia’s strong home start meets Celta Vigo’s empty season record in tomorrow’s Europa League League Stage opener.