Benfica Claim Historic First Win Over AC Milan with Commanding San Siro Display

Key Takeaways:

• Benfica recorded their maiden victory against AC Milan, clinching a 2-0 win at the San Siro
• Dodi Lukebakio and Jakub Kaminski scored the goals for Benfica, while Georgiy Sudakov struck the woodwork
• Ruben Amorim suffered his first competitive defeat of the campaign, losing to Benfica for just the second time in seven managerial meetings

Match Analysis

Benfica broke new ground against Italian giants AC Milan, achieving their maiden triumph over the Rossoneri at the seventh attempt with a compelling 2-0 success in Wednesday’s UEFA Europa League fixture at the San Siro. Marco Silva’s side, who had only been defeated once in their previous twelve matches (with nine wins and two draws), maintained their fine early-season form at the expense of Ruben Amorim’s previously unbeaten team.

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The visitors asserted themselves from the outset, establishing control in the opening phase. Around the fifteenth minute, Dodi Lukebakio seized possession on the right wing, glided inside, and expertly curled the ball into the bottom corner to put Benfica in front.

Riding the energy of the opening goal, Benfica pressed for more and nearly doubled their advantage when Georgiy Sudakov unleashed a low effort from distance, which beat the goalkeeper but struck the post.

Milan’s Fightback Falls Short

AC Milan, entering the interval on the back foot, were left searching for solutions after an insipid first half. Their record suggested optimism, with both teams scoring in seven of their previous ten European fixtures and ten of their last twelve goals being scored after the sixty-minute mark.

In response, Amorim introduced Mario Gila and Christian Pulisic from the bench after half-time, resulting in a noticeable improvement in Milan’s offensive threat. Koni De Winter squandered a prime chance, sending a shot off target from close range.

However, Benfica dampened any momentum Milan sought to build. The away side doubled their lead when Jakub Kaminski met Souffian El Karouani’s cross and emphatically dispatched it into the roof of the net, leaving Milan with an uphill struggle.

Key Moments and Defensive Resilience

AC Milan surged forward in the closing stages, but Christian Pulisic saw his near-post effort smartly saved by Anatoliy Trubin, exemplifying Benfica’s defensive discipline. Ultimately, Silva’s charges limited Milan to speculative efforts and frustrated the hosts with an assured rear-guard action.

This defeat marked Amorim’s first competitive loss of the season and only his second managerial reverse versus Benfica in seven head-to-head encounters. Meanwhile, Silva will be eager to build on this momentum as Benfica pursue their first Europa League championship.