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AC Milan v SL Benfica - UEFA Europa League 2026/27 League Phase MD1

Amorim calls out Milan mentality after Benfica collapse

Ruben Amorim has admitted he is unsure if AC Milan are suffering from a "mental issue" after his side slumped to a disappointing 2-0 home defeat against Benfica. The Rossoneri’s Europa League campaign got off to the worst possible start at San Siro, leaving the Portuguese coach facing immediate questions over his tactical approach and team selection.

Conte waiting for AC Milan and Juventus? No to Al Ahli’s huge offer, he is waiting for a European project

The manager from Salento was at San Siro for AC Milan-Benfica, but his “ghost” is also hovering over the Juventus dugout.

Milan, Amorim calls the club: what he is looking for and what could arrive in January

Amorim’s statements both before and after the match are causing debate: the Portuguese manager is asking for greater quality to play his football

Milan's European nightmare! Amorim's rotation backfires as Benfica claim historic win

Ruben Amorim is already facing intense scrutiny after a heavily rotated AC Milan side stumbled to a 2-0 Europa League defeat against Benfica at San Siro. The Rossoneri struggled to create meaningful chances as the Portuguese giants secured a historic first-ever victory over their Italian rivals.

Video: Benfica stun Milan with a brace at the San Siro, igniting the Rossoneri's European crisis

A painful defeat

Souffian El Karouani is immediately worth his weight in gold on his full debut in Benfica’s starting XI

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
11	Baladiyat El Mahalla SC	4	1	1	2	3	4	-1	4	L W D L
12	El Sekka El Hadid	4	1	1	2	4	6	-2	4	L D W L
13	Tanta	4	1	1	2	3	5	-2	4	L L D W
14	El Entag El Harby	4	0	3	1	4	5	-1	3	D L D D
15	Proxy	4	1	0	3	2	5	-3	3	L W L L

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