Benfica makes history in Milan and Imanol debuts with a win in Europe

On September 16, Benfica secured a historic 0-2 victory against Milan at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium, marking the Portuguese club's first official win against the Italian side. The triumph earned Benfica their first three points in the Europa League group stage, continuing their flawless start to the current season.

In the same European matchday, Lyon also secured an away victory, defeating Anderlecht 1-2 in Brussels. Additionally, the event marked a successful European debut for manager Imanol, alongside a winning start for Sunderland in their respective fixtures.