Lugano and Brann maintain perfect starts in Conference League second round

On October 22, 2026, the second round of the Conference League phase featured significant results, most notably Lugano's dominant 5-2 victory over Getafe. Although Getafe's Aleña opened the scoring in the 2nd minute, Lugano responded quickly with goals from Ajeti, Cimignani, Bislimi, and Behrens, while Mayoral scored for the visitors. With this result, Lugano secured two wins in two matches, while Getafe remains on one point.

In other key matches, Brann defeated Kauno Zalgiris 4-1 in Lithuania to maintain their perfect record, thanks to a brace from Holm and an early penalty by Castro. Conversely, Brighton failed to break down Jablonec, finishing in a 0-0 draw despite creating multiple opportunities. Additionally, Ajax secured a 2-0 victory over Atalanta. These results clarify the current standings in the League Phase, with teams like Lugano and Brann setting the early pace while favorites like Brighton struggle to convert chances into points. The competition continues with upcoming fixtures as teams aim to solidify their positions in the table.