AC Milan trails Benfica 1-0 at halftime in their opening match of the Europa League group stage. The Portuguese side took the lead with a quick move, then limited Milan's offensive attempts.
In the 16th minute, Dodi Lukebakio scored for Benfica. The Belgian forward unleashed a powerful shot, leaving Mike Maignan with no chance.
Benfica looks dangerous on the counterattacks. The Lisbon side's transitions are lightning-fast, constantly putting pressure on the Milan defense. Meanwhile, Milan tries to push forward quickly with long passes, but Hutchinson and Chukwueze struggle to create chances.
At halftime, Benfica maintains its lead (1-0). Milan will need to find more offensive solutions in the second half to hope for a turnaround.
