Second round results of the Europa League league phase

The second matchday of the UEFA Europa League league phase concluded on October 15, 2026, featuring several decisive victories across Europe. Benfica secured a convincing 4-1 win against Celtic in Lisbon. The hosts dominated the first half with a penalty from Duran in the 5th minute, followed by goals from Bah in the 23rd and Duran again in the 36th. Despite a 63rd-minute goal from Celtic's Camilo Duran, Vangelis Pavlidis, who substituted in at the 67th minute, sealed the victory in the 89th minute.

In Vigo, Juventus managed a dramatic 2-1 comeback against Celta. After falling behind to an Alvarez goal in the 18th minute, the Italian side leveled through Woltemade in the 58th minute, with Kolo Muani scoring the winning goal during stoppage time. Meanwhile, Bournemouth achieved a comfortable 3-0 home victory over Sturm Graz. Evanilson opened the scoring in the 43rd minute, Ryan added a second in the 76th, and Rodriguez finalized the score with a penalty in the 90+2 minute.

These results significantly shape the standings as the league phase progresses. Teams are now preparing for their third round of fixtures, with managers assessing player performance and fitness following these intense encounters.