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UEFA Europa League Matchday 2 Preview: Key European Fixtures Set for Thursday
Matchday 2 of the 2026/27 UEFA Europa League league phase features 18 matches across two kick-off slots on Thursday, October 15.
Matchday 2 of the 2026/27 UEFA Europa League league phase takes place on Thursday, October 15, 2026, featuring 18 matches played across two kick-off slots. Early kick-offs at 18:45 CEST feature notable clashes including Olympique Lyonnais hosting Crystal Palace, FC Salzburg taking on AC Milan, and Polish side Lech Poznań facing Bayer Leverkusen.
Late kick-offs at 21:00 CEST include Real Club Celta hosting Juventus in Vigo and SL Benfica playing Celtic FC in Lisbon. Looking ahead to the matchday, Bayer Leverkusen Managing Director for Sport Simon Rolfes stated, "Our aim is to reach the Round of 16 in March via the direct route – in other words, to finish among the top 16 teams".
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Simon Rolfes · UEFA Europa League · Bayer Leverkusen · AC Milan · Juventus
Competition: UEFA Europa League