The biggest story from 15 October 2026 comes from the UEFA Europa League, where AC Milan delivered a clinical 4-0 demolition of RB Salzburg to reinforce their early dominance in the group phase. The Italian side’s attacking flair was on full display, leaving Salzburg with little chance to recover. Milan’s win sits alongside other decisive results – Juventus’s 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo and Benfica’s emphatic 4-1 routing of Celtic – as the competition’s opening round edges toward its decisive second-matchday.

UEFA Europa League

  • AZ Alkmaar 2-1 Hapoel Be'er
  • Lech Poznan 0-4 Bayer Leverkusen
  • Lyon 3-2 Crystal Palace
  • NK Celje 0-3 Omonia Nicosia
  • RB Salzburg 0-4 AC Milan
  • Sparta Prague 1-1 Lillestrom
  • Torreense 1-2 Sunderland
  • Union St.-Gilloise 1-1 Real Sociedad
  • AFC Bournemouth 3-0 SK Sturm Graz
  • Benfica 4-1 Celtic
  • Celta Vigo 1-2 Juventus
  • Dinamo Zagreb 1-0 Anderlecht
  • Ferencvaros 2-1 Viktoria Plzen
  • Jagiellonia Bialystok 3-1 Ararat-Armenia
  • Marseille 0-1 Olympiacos
  • NEC Nijmegen 1-1 Levski Sofia
  • Stade Rennais 2-1 OFI Crete
  • TSG Hoffenheim 2-3 Besiktas

Table watch

The latest points haul has solidified the top-five race. Juventus, Bayer Leverkusen, Benfica, Besiktas and AFC Bournemouth each sit on six points after two games and are all marked as Qualifies for round of 16. Their early consistency puts them in a strong position to control the group’s destiny.

At the opposite end, Celtic, NK Celje and Lech Poznan have failed to register a point, leaving them in the Eliminated zone. Their early struggles underline the fine margins in a competition where every goal can dictate survival.

Talking points

  • Milan’s 4-0 thrashing of Salzburg – the widest margin of the day, highlighting the Italians’ intent to lead the group from the first whistle.
  • Celtic’s heavy 4-1 loss to Benfica – a stark reminder that even clubs with strong European pedigrees can find themselves out of contention quickly.
  • Sparta Prague’s 1-1 stalemate with Lillestrom – a tightly contested draw that keeps both sides’ qualification hopes alive while offering a glimpse of defensive resilience.
  • Jagiellonia Bialystok’s 3-1 win over Ararat-Armenia – a high-scoring affair that showcases the attacking potential of the Polish side in the early stages.

For further reading on some of the day’s headline fixtures, see the detailed match reports on TSG Hoffenheim 2-3 Besiktas, Benfica 4-1 Celtic and Marseille 0-1 Olympiacos.