Milan vs Benfica Europa League: time and how to watch live

AC Milan kick off their Europa League league phase at home against Benfica. The match is set for Wednesday 16 September at 21:00 at San Siro.

Where to watch live

As reported by RMC Sport, the live broadcast will be on Canal+ Live 3. The build-up looks positive for both sides: the Rossoneri arrive unbeaten for four straight matches and most recently drew 2-2 with Lazio.

Form and stakes

The AC Milan side come into this European opener as 5th in Serie A, hoping to turn that momentum into a strong continental start. Benfica, meanwhile, also arrives with confidence. They are 2nd in the Portuguese league and have produced a strong run of results, with four wins and one draw in their last five outings. Their latest game was a convincing 3-1 victory over Gil Vicente.

With both teams carrying confidence and neither side having been defeated in recent weeks, the game at San Siro is set up to be tight. The key question is who will pick up their first points of the Europa League league phase.

RMC Sport adds that, for access to European competitions, Canal+ Sport subscriptions start at €29.99 per month for one year and then €39.99 (two-year commitment), with an additional multiplex available on Canal+ 360.