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AC Milan vs Benfica: Head-to-head Stats and Historical Context

AC Milan vs Benfica meet in the UEFA Europa League League Stage - 1 on 16 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC in Milan. The venue name is not confirmed, but the match is part of the league round that will shape early positions in the Europa League standings. With both clubs aiming to progress toward the Play Offs, this opening fixture carries significant weight for their European campaign.

In the current Europa League standings, AC Milan are listed in 23rd place in the League Round section, marked for Play Offs qualification, albeit without any matches played yet. Benfica appear higher at 4th in the same League Round segment, also before any group fixtures have taken place. Against this backdrop, the AC Milan vs Benfica stats and their limited prior meetings add an extra layer of intrigue to this clash between two established European names.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a very small head-to-head sample between AC Milan and Benfica in the available data.

  • Previous meetings: 1
  • AC Milan wins: 0
  • Draws: 0
  • Benfica wins: 1

AC Milan vs Benfica Timeline & Historical Context

The AC Milan vs Benfica timeline in the provided competitive and friendly context begins with a single documented encounter on 28 July 2019. On that date, the two sides faced each other in the International Champions Cup Group Stage - 2 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Benfica were designated as the away team, while AC Milan played as the home side.

That match on 28 July 2019 finished AC Milan 0-1 Benfica, after a goalless first half that ended 0-0. Benfica edged the contest in regulation time, taking the victory in a neutral-site environment under the International Champions Cup format. Although not an official UEFA competition, it still provides a reference point in the AC Milan vs Benfica timeline for how these sides have matched up in a structured, competitive setting.

With only this single recorded meeting, the rivalry history is statistically thin, but it still indicates that Benfica have previously found a way to overcome AC Milan in a controlled, tournament-style environment. As both clubs now transition that limited history into a high-stakes Europa League League Stage fixture, the existing AC Milan vs Benfica stats will be tested in a more consequential European context.

AC Milan vs Benfica Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head picture is based on one completed match, offering a narrow but clear statistical snapshot.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: AC Milan 0 - 1 Benfica
  • Average Goals per Match: AC Milan 0.00 vs Benfica 1.00

Venue Split Performance:

  • At AC Milan's stadium: 1 match played here — AC Milan won 0 (as home side), Benfica won 1 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Benfica's stadium: 0 matches played here — Benfica won 0 (as home side), AC Milan won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

AC Milan vs Benfica Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the AC Milan vs Benfica last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 28 July 2019: AC Milan 0-1 Benfica (Half-time: 0-0) – International Champions Cup Group Stage - 2

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 AC Milan Matches Results and Stats

For the 2026 UEFA Europa League season to date, AC Milan are yet to play a match in this competition. Their season to date statistics show no fixtures played, no wins, draws, or losses, and no goals scored or conceded, leaving their European form profile completely open ahead of this tie. As a result, there are no observable trends yet in terms of attacking output, defensive resilience, or clean sheets within this Europa League campaign.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 0

Last 5 Benfica Matches Results and Stats

Benfica enter the 2026 UEFA Europa League with meaningful recent experience in this competition. Their season to date record in the Europa League shows 6 matches played, with 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss across home and away fixtures. Offensively, Benfica have been prolific, scoring 19 goals in those 6 games, averaging 4.7 goals per match at home and 1.7 away, for an overall average of 3.2 goals per match. Defensively, they have conceded 6 goals in total, with a tighter record at home (0.7 conceded per match) than away (1.3 conceded per match). They have recorded 1 clean sheet and have not failed to score in any of their Europa League outings so far, underlining a consistently dangerous attack.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 4, Draw 1, Lose 1

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical perspective, the AC Milan vs Benfica stats lean slightly toward Benfica, based solely on the one recorded head-to-head meeting: a 1-0 win for Benfica in the International Champions Cup on 28 July 2019. That match, played with AC Milan as the designated home side, gives Benfica a perfect record in the minimal H2H sample, along with a 1-0 aggregate goal advantage. Venue-wise, the only prior encounter played with AC Milan as hosts ended in a Benfica victory, while there have been no meetings with Benfica as the home team.

In terms of current Europa League form, AC Milan arrive with a clean statistical slate for the 2026 season, leaving their European level to be defined by this and subsequent fixtures. Benfica, by contrast, bring a strong Europa League profile into this game: 4 wins from 6 matches, a high scoring rate of just over 3 goals per game overall, and a record of scoring in every outing. While one historical meeting is not enough to draw definitive long-term conclusions, the combination of Benfica’s prior head-to-head success and their productive recent Europa League form suggests they enter this League Stage - 1 fixture with a degree of statistical momentum. AC Milan, however, have the opportunity to reset the narrative at home and balance the early H2H record in a match that could prove influential in the race for Play Offs positions.

AC Milan vs Benfica H2H Statistics updated on 11 September 2026.

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