LISBON, Portugal, October 15, 2026: Jhon Durán scored twice as Benfica demolished Celtic 4-1, while Juventus overturned a first-half deficit to beat Celta Vigo 2-1 and Beşiktaş struck three times after halftime to defeat Hoffenheim 3-2 in a dramatic conclusion to UEFA Europa League Matchday 2. The 10 late fixtures produced 30 goals, nine victories and one draw, with Bournemouth also cruising past Sturm Graz 3-0 and Olympiacos condemning Marseille to a second consecutive European defeat.
The results widened the early divide in the 36-team league phase. Benfica, Juventus, Beşiktaş, Bournemouth, Ferencváros and Olympiacos completed their second victories, joining four clubs that had already won their opening two fixtures during Thursday’s early kickoff window. Marseille, Celtic and Celta remained without points, while Dinamo Zagreb snatched victory over Anderlecht through a stoppage-time penalty and Rennes completed a late comeback against OFI Crete. Across the full 18-match schedule, 56 goals demonstrated how quickly the competition’s new single-table format can reward decisive performances and punish repeated defensive mistakes.
Europa League Results, October 15, 2026: All 10 Late Matches
The 21:00 Central European kickoff window completed the second round of the 2026-27 UEFA Europa League league phase.
| Fixture | Final Score | Defining Development |
|---|---|---|
| Benfica vs Celtic | 4-1 | Jhon Durán scores twice as Benfica remain perfect |
| Celta Vigo vs Juventus | 1-2 | Randal Kolo Muani completes Juventus’ comeback |
| Hoffenheim vs Beşiktaş | 2-3 | Oh Hyeon-gyu scores twice after halftime |
| Bournemouth vs Sturm Graz | 3-0 | Evanilson, Rayan and Álvaro Rodríguez score |
| Marseille vs Olympiacos | 0-1 | Santiago Hezze decides the contest |
| Ferencváros vs Viktoria Plzeň | 2-1 | Kristoffer Zachariassen scores twice |
| Rennes vs OFI Crete | 2-1 | Abdelhamid Aït Boudlal completes a late comeback |
| Dinamo Zagreb vs Anderlecht | 1-0 | Dion Beljo converts a stoppage-time penalty |
| Jagiellonia Białystok vs Ararat-Armenia | 3-1 | Three unanswered goals overturn an early deficit |
| NEC Nijmegen vs Levski Sofia | 1-1 | Tjaronn Chery equalizes after Levski take the lead |
These results cover the 10 late matches of October 15. The eight earlier fixtures are not duplicated in this report. UEFA’s original Matchday 2 program contained 18 matches in total.
The official UEFA Matchday 2 briefing confirms the competition schedule and fixture assignments.
Benfica 4-1 Celtic: Jhon Durán’s Double Exposes Another European Collapse
Benfica entered their first home Europa League fixture with confidence after defeating AC Milan 2-0 at San Siro on opening night.
Celtic arrived under considerably greater pressure.
The Scottish champions had lost 3-1 at home against Ferencváros in their opening match, surrendering defensive control despite enjoying more possession and creating numerous attacking opportunities.
Thursday brought an even more damaging outcome.
Jhon Durán scored twice in the first half, Alexander Bah added another, and substitute Vangelis Pavlidis completed Benfica’s 4-1 victory after Celtic briefly threatened a comeback.
Durán’s Fifth-Minute Penalty Gives Benfica an Immediate Advantage
Benfica required only five minutes to take the lead.
Durán was fouled by Celtic defender Dane Murray inside the penalty area and converted the resulting spot kick.
The early goal immediately forced Celtic to chase the match.
That was an uncomfortable situation for a team already struggling to protect itself against quick attacking transitions in European competition.
Benfica doubled their advantage in the 23rd minute when Alexander Bah scored.
Durán then struck again in the 36th minute, establishing a 3-0 lead before halftime.
The Colombian forward’s two goals demonstrated why Benfica had added him to an attacking unit already featuring considerable experience and scoring power.
The first goal reflected his ability to earn and convert a penalty.
The second reinforced Benfica’s superiority during a half in which Celtic repeatedly struggled to contain the hosts’ movement.
Camilo Durán Gives Celtic Hope Before Pavlidis Ends It
Celtic improved after the interval.
Camilo Durán reduced the deficit in the 63rd minute, converting a header after substitute Haissem Hassan helped create the opening.
The goal temporarily revived the visitors’ hopes of producing a comeback.
However, Benfica retained their two-goal cushion and continued creating opportunities.
Vangelis Pavlidis eventually completed the scoring in the 89th minute.
His goal restored Benfica’s three-goal winning margin and confirmed a second consecutive Europa League victory.
The final result was particularly damaging for Celtic because it followed another three-goal concession against Ferencváros.
Our analysis of Celtic’s opening defeat demonstrated how the Scottish side could control substantial periods of possession while still allowing opponents to score through decisive attacking moments.
The defeat in Lisbon raised the same problem against stronger opposition.
Benfica Have Six Points and a Five-Goal Advantage
Benfica have now scored six goals and conceded only once across their opening two fixtures.
The Portuguese club began with a 2-0 victory in Milan and followed it with Thursday’s four-goal performance.
That gives Benfica six points and a goal difference of plus five.
Their victory at San Siro featured prominently in TSE’s opening Europa League report, which examined how the Portuguese side exploited Milan’s defensive weaknesses.
Celtic’s position is considerably more difficult.
They have conceded seven goals in two matches, scored twice and remain without a point.
With six fixtures remaining, the Scottish champions need to improve both their results and defensive record.
Juventus 2-1 Celta Vigo: Kolo Muani Completes a Comeback That Protects a Perfect Start
Juventus faced a more demanding contest in Galicia than their comfortable opening victory against NEC Nijmegen had suggested.
The Italian club began the league phase by scoring five goals against the Dutch side.
However, Celta took the lead at Balaídos and remained ahead for much of Thursday’s match.
Hugo Álvarez opened the scoring in the 18th minute after a well-worked attacking move.
Celta’s advantage provided an opportunity to recover from their opening defeat against Omonia.
Instead, Juventus produced a second-half response that preserved their winning start.
Nick Woltemade Punishes a Defensive Mistake
Juventus equalized in the 59th minute.
Nick Woltemade capitalized on a defensive mistake involving Marcos Alonso to bring the visitors level.
The goal changed the pressure on both teams.
Celta had spent much of the contest protecting an advantage.
Juventus now had an opportunity to win rather than merely recover.
Luciano Spalletti’s side continued searching for another goal as the match entered its closing stages.
Randal Kolo Muani Delivers the Winner
Randal Kolo Muani eventually completed the comeback in second-half stoppage time.
He finished from close range to give Juventus a 2-1 victory.
The result demonstrated a different quality from the one Juventus displayed on Matchday 1.
Against NEC, the Italian side overwhelmed their opponents through contributions from five different scorers.
Our detailed report on Juventus’ 5-0 opening victory examined how the distribution of goals strengthened the club’s attacking options.
Against Celta, Juventus needed persistence and the ability to recover from an unfavorable position.
Both performances produced three points.
Together, they leave Juventus with six points, seven goals scored and one conceded.
Their goal difference of plus six is among the strongest figures after two league-phase matches.
Celta Lose Again Despite Taking the Lead
Celta opened the competition with a 1-0 defeat at Omonia.
Thursday’s loss leaves the Spanish side without a point after two matches.
The circumstances are more frustrating because they held the lead against Juventus for over 40 minutes.
The failure to convert that advantage into at least a draw raises questions about how effectively Celta can protect themselves during decisive second-half periods.
However, the two defeats do not eliminate Celta from the competition.
Six league-phase fixtures remain, providing opportunities to recover.
Beşiktaş 3-2 Hoffenheim: Oh Hyeon-gyu Changes the Contest After Halftime
Beşiktaş produced another high-scoring European victory, defeating Hoffenheim 3-2 away from home.
The Turkish club had already dismantled Marseille 4-1 in its opening Europa League match.
That performance demonstrated attacking variety, with Junior Olaitan and Orkun Kökçü playing important creative roles.
Thursday’s match required another display of offensive efficiency.
After a goalless first half, Amir Murillo opened the scoring in the 60th minute.
Hoffenheim responded, but Oh Hyeon-gyu became the decisive attacking figure.
Oh Hyeon-gyu Scores Twice in Six Minutes
Oh restored Beşiktaş’ lead in the 73rd minute after combining with Junior Olaitan.
He then scored again in the 79th minute, with İlhan Fakılı involved in creating the opportunity.
The two goals gave Beşiktaş a 3-1 advantage.
Hoffenheim reduced the deficit, creating a tense conclusion, but the Turkish side held on for a 3-2 victory.
Oh’s contribution was particularly important because the goals arrived during the phase when both teams were competing for control of the result.
He converted attacking opportunities into a two-goal advantage that ultimately proved sufficient.
Beşiktaş’ Attack Is Producing Through Multiple Players
The Turkish club have now scored seven goals across two Europa League matches.
Their opening 4-1 victory against Marseille featured four different scorers.
TSE’s analysis of Beşiktaş’ opening victory explored how Olaitan’s movement and Kökçü’s distribution repeatedly exposed Marseille’s defensive structure.
Against Hoffenheim, Murillo and Oh supplied the goals.
Beşiktaş have therefore demonstrated they can create scoring opportunities through different attacking combinations.
The defensive picture is less convincing.
They have conceded three goals across the two fixtures, including twice on Thursday.
For a club with ambitions of progressing deep into the tournament, improving defensive control remains an important task.
Hoffenheim Suffer Their Second European Defeat
Hoffenheim entered Thursday’s fixture after losing 2-0 at OFI Crete on opening night.
That defeat was particularly frustrating because the German side controlled 57 percent of possession and attempted 18 shots without scoring.
Our examination of Hoffenheim’s defeat in Greece showed how the difference between territorial control and effective attacking execution determined the result.
Thursday brought two goals, but Hoffenheim conceded three.
They now have zero points from two matches and have allowed five goals.
The club needs more than increased attacking output if it is to recover its position.
Bournemouth 3-0 Sturm Graz: Evanilson Starts Another Convincing European Victory
Bournemouth continued their impressive Europa League debut campaign with a 3-0 home victory against Sturm Graz.
The Premier League club entered the match with three points following its opening 2-1 win away at Real Sociedad.
The opportunity to build on that result was significant because a second victory would establish an early advantage before more difficult fixtures later in the league phase.
Evanilson broke the deadlock in the 43rd minute.
The Brazilian striker headed in Adam Smith’s delivery to give Bournemouth a 1-0 halftime lead.
Rayan doubled the advantage in the 76th minute.
Álvaro Rodríguez then completed the scoring from the penalty spot during stoppage time.
The result gave Bournemouth a commanding three-goal victory and another three points.
Twenty-One Shots Show Bournemouth’s Attacking Intent
Bournemouth attempted 21 shots against Sturm Graz and put six on target.
The visitors managed six attempts and only one shot on target.
The English side also controlled approximately 56 percent possession.
Those figures reflect an attacking performance that was more sustained than the final three-goal margin alone.
Bournemouth repeatedly generated shooting opportunities while limiting the Austrian club’s attacking output.
The victory also represented an improvement in defensive execution.
They conceded against Real Sociedad in their opening fixture but kept Sturm Graz scoreless.
After two matches, Bournemouth have six points, five goals scored and one conceded.
Their goal difference stands at plus four.
Sturm Graz Remain Winless
Sturm Graz began the competition with a goalless draw against Rennes.
That result provided a useful opening point, but Thursday’s defeat exposed the challenge of facing a team capable of sustained attacking pressure.
Sturm have now played two matches without scoring.
Their single point leaves them needing an improved attacking return during the remaining six fixtures.
Olympiacos 1-0 Marseille: Hezze Punishes Another Marseille Failure
Marseille’s difficult Europa League campaign deteriorated further as Olympiacos won 1-0 at the Stade Vélodrome.
The Greek champions entered the match after defeating Jagiellonia Białystok 2-1 on opening night.
Marseille, by contrast, were still searching for their first point after the 4-1 defeat against Beşiktaş.
Thursday gave Bruno Genesio’s team an opportunity to recover in front of their own supporters.
However, the hosts failed to convert their attacking opportunities.
Santiago Hezze eventually scored the decisive goal for Olympiacos following a corner.
The visitors protected the lead and completed a valuable away victory.
Imanol Alguacil’s Olympiacos Make It Two From Two
Olympiacos manager Imanol Alguacil oversaw another result built around effective defending and decisive finishing.
The Greek side had to resist Marseille’s attacking pressure for long periods.
Goalkeeper Santiago Ortega produced important interventions as the hosts searched for an equalizer.
Olympiacos ultimately protected their advantage and completed a second consecutive victory.
The club now has six points, three goals scored and one conceded.
That is a useful return from fixtures against Jagiellonia and Marseille.
Marseille Have Conceded Five Goals and Scored Only Once
Marseille’s first two results underline the scale of their problems.
The defeat against Beşiktaş left them with a negative goal difference of three.
The home loss against Olympiacos increased the deficit to four.
They have one goal scored, five conceded and no points.
The result also followed a dispute over away-supporter arrangements before Thursday’s match.
Our investigation into the Olympiacos supporters’ ticket controversy examined how changing security decisions complicated travel arrangements before kickoff.
The crowd controversy was separate from the match’s sporting result.
On the field, Marseille again failed to convert their opportunities into enough goals.
They must improve quickly to prevent their league-phase campaign from becoming a prolonged struggle near the bottom of the standings.
Ferencváros 2-1 Viktoria Plzeň: Zachariassen’s Double Extends the Perfect Start
Ferencváros maintained their impressive opening record with a 2-1 home victory against Viktoria Plzeň.
The Hungarian champions had already stunned Celtic 3-1 in Glasgow on Matchday 1.
That result demonstrated their ability to exploit defensive weaknesses even when opponents controlled more of the ball.
Against Plzeň, Kristoffer Zachariassen supplied both goals.
He opened the scoring in the 49th minute before adding another in the 81st.
Denis Višinský pulled one back for the Czech visitors in the 90th minute, but Ferencváros preserved their advantage.
The win gives the Hungarian side six points from their opening two matches.
Zachariassen Is Becoming a Decisive European Contributor
Zachariassen had already scored during Ferencváros’ 3-1 victory against Celtic.
His two goals on Thursday continued that productive European form.
Ferencváros have scored five times in their opening two fixtures and conceded twice.
The club’s ability to turn promising attacks into goals has been particularly important.
The win against Celtic featured quick transitions and effective exploitation of defensive mistakes.
Thursday required patience until the second half before Zachariassen established the advantage.
Two different types of match have therefore produced the same return of three points.
Plzeň Have Lost Their Opening Two Matches
Viktoria Plzeň began the competition with a 3-0 home defeat against Union Saint-Gilloise.
The Belgian club repeatedly exploited spaces behind the Czech side’s defensive line.
The opening-round contest was covered in TSE’s report on the Europa League’s early surprise results.
Thursday’s 2-1 loss leaves Plzeň with no points from two games.
They have scored once and conceded five, creating a difficult starting position.
Six fixtures remain, but the club needs to improve its ability to defend key moments and convert attacking opportunities.
Rennes 2-1 OFI Crete: Aït Boudlal Completes a Late French Comeback
Rennes produced one of the evening’s most dramatic recoveries after falling behind early against OFI Crete.
Taxiarchis Fountas scored for the Greek visitors in the 10th minute.
The goal threatened to give OFI another unexpected European victory after their opening 2-0 success against Hoffenheim.
Rennes had begun the competition with a goalless draw away at Sturm Graz and needed a victory to improve their position.
The hosts trailed for more than an hour before finally breaking through.
Mahamadou Nagida scored the equalizer in the 76th minute.
Abdelhamid Aït Boudlal then completed the comeback with a goal in the 90th minute.
Rennes won 2-1.
Two Late Goals Turn a Defeat Into Three Points
The scoring sequence was important because Rennes had been heading toward a second consecutive game without a victory.
OFI’s early goal allowed the visitors to protect an advantage while Rennes searched for openings.
Nagida’s equalizer changed the immediate objective from avoiding defeat to pursuing all three points.
Aït Boudlal then supplied the winning moment.
The result gives Rennes four points from two matches.
For OFI, it was a frustrating outcome after an excellent opening European performance.
The Greek club remain on three points.
OFI’s Defensive Discipline Finally Breaks
OFI had previously defeated Hoffenheim despite allowing the German side to attempt 18 shots.
That performance demonstrated their ability to protect dangerous areas and capitalize on relatively limited scoring opportunities.
Against Rennes, they again took an advantage against higher-profile opposition.
However, the French side eventually found two goals in the final quarter-hour.
The contrast illustrates how difficult it can be to maintain defensive concentration throughout a European away match.
OFI next face Bayer Leverkusen, who have also won both of their opening fixtures.
That matchup will provide another demanding test of the Greek club’s defensive organization.
Dinamo Zagreb 1-0 Anderlecht: Beljo Wins It From the Spot in Stoppage Time
Dinamo Zagreb collected their first Europa League victory with a dramatic 1-0 result against Anderlecht.
The Croatian club entered the match after drawing 0-0 against Hapoel Beer-Sheva.
Anderlecht had lost 2-1 at home against Lyon.
Thursday’s match remained scoreless through regulation time, with neither team establishing a decisive advantage.
Dinamo eventually received a penalty during second-half stoppage time.
Dion Beljo converted in the 96th minute to secure the victory.
A Last-Gasp Penalty Changes Dinamo’s League-Phase Outlook
The goal transformed the result from a draw worth one point into a victory worth three.
Dinamo moved to four points from their opening two matches.
They have also kept clean sheets in both fixtures.
That record provides a useful foundation even though their attacking output has been relatively limited.
The Croatian side have scored only once across the two matches.
However, they have avoided conceding and converted the opportunity that mattered most against Anderlecht.
Anderlecht’s Second Defeat Increases the Pressure
Anderlecht have now lost twice in the league phase.
Their opening defeat against Lyon exposed the difficulty of recovering after conceding early.
Thursday was different because they remained level for almost the entire match.
Conceding a stoppage-time penalty ultimately denied them their first point.
With no points from two fixtures, Anderlecht must begin producing results before the competition reaches its middle rounds.
Jagiellonia Białystok 3-1 Ararat-Armenia: Three Unanswered Goals Deliver a Polish Recovery
Jagiellonia overcame an early deficit to secure their first Europa League victory of the season.
Ararat-Armenia opened the scoring through Zidane Banjaqui in the 11th minute.
The visitors’ lead lasted only two minutes.
Kamil Jóźwiak equalized in the 13th minute, immediately restoring balance.
Rodrigo Conceição then scored in the 38th minute to give Jagiellonia a 2-1 halftime advantage.
Ousmane Sow added a third goal in the 51st minute.
The Polish side held on for a 3-1 victory.
Jagiellonia Respond Within Two Minutes of Falling Behind
The speed of the response was one of the game’s most important features.
Ararat-Armenia had taken the lead and gained an opportunity to shape the contest around that advantage.
Jóźwiak’s equalizer prevented the visitors from protecting the lead for any meaningful period.
Conceição then gave Jagiellonia control before the interval.
Sow’s second-half goal provided the cushion needed to complete the victory.
The result also marked a recovery from Jagiellonia’s opening 2-1 defeat at Olympiacos.
They now have three points from two fixtures.
Ararat-Armenia’s Defensive Problems Continue
Ararat-Armenia began their league phase with a 4-1 defeat against Sparta Praha.
Thursday’s three-goal concession means they have allowed seven goals in their opening two matches.
Although they scored first against Jagiellonia, the advantage disappeared almost immediately.
The team now faces an important defensive challenge.
Seven goals conceded in two games creates a negative goal difference that could become damaging if they eventually finish level on points with other clubs.
NEC Nijmegen 1-1 Levski Sofia: Chery Ends the Losing Start, but Neither Club Gets Three Points
NEC Nijmegen and Levski Sofia shared the points after a 1-1 draw in the Netherlands.
Both teams entered Thursday’s match following opening defeats.
NEC suffered a 5-0 loss against Juventus.
Levski were beaten 1-0 by Salzburg.
The meeting therefore represented an opportunity for either club to secure a first Europa League victory.
Levski took the lead through Reinaldo in the 35th minute.
NEC eventually responded through Tjaronn Chery in the 64th.
Neither team managed to score again.
NEC Recover From Their Heavy Juventus Defeat
The draw provides some relief for NEC after the five-goal loss in Turin.
They conceded once rather than five times and earned their first point.
However, their goal difference remains minus five after two matches.
That leaves them with significant work to do during the remaining league-phase fixtures.
Levski also secured their first point.
The Bulgarian side have scored one goal and conceded twice across their opening two matches.
Both clubs remain without a victory, but neither is eliminated with six fixtures still to play.
What Do the 30 Goals Reveal About the Europa League’s Late Fixtures?
The 10 late matches produced 30 goals, averaging exactly three goals per match.
Nine fixtures finished with a winner.
Only NEC against Levski Sofia ended level.
Six victories went to the home teams, while three were secured by visiting clubs.
| Statistical Indicator | Late Kickoff Window |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 10 |
| Total goals | 30 |
| Average goals per match | 3.0 |
| Home victories | 6 |
| Away victories | 3 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Largest winning margin | Benfica 4-1 Celtic; Bournemouth 3-0 Sturm Graz |
| Highest-scoring fixture | Benfica 4-1 Celtic; Hoffenheim 2-3 Beşiktaş |
The result distribution demonstrates how little room existed for teams that failed to capitalize on favorable positions.
Celta led Juventus but lost.
OFI led Rennes but lost.
Ararat-Armenia led Jagiellonia but lost.
Hoffenheim recovered during the second half but could not prevent Beşiktaş from building another advantage.
Anderlecht remained level against Dinamo Zagreb until stoppage time before conceding the only goal.
These outcomes represent different failures to preserve favorable match situations rather than one identical tactical problem.
However, the cumulative effect on the standings is clear.
Clubs that converted decisive moments collected three points.
Those that failed were left with draws or defeats, despite occasionally controlling substantial portions of their matches.
Six Late-Window Winners Have Maximum Points After Two Matches
Six clubs from the late kickoff window completed their opening two Europa League matches with victories.
| Club | Matchday 1 | Matchday 2 | Points | Goal Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juventus | 5-0 vs NEC | 2-1 vs Celta | 6 | +6 |
| Benfica | 2-0 vs Milan | 4-1 vs Celtic | 6 | +5 |
| Bournemouth | 2-1 vs Real Sociedad | 3-0 vs Sturm Graz | 6 | +4 |
| Beşiktaş | 4-1 vs Marseille | 3-2 vs Hoffenheim | 6 | +4 |
| Ferencváros | 3-1 vs Celtic | 2-1 vs Viktoria Plzeň | 6 | +3 |
| Olympiacos | 2-1 vs Jagiellonia | 1-0 vs Marseille | 6 | +2 |
Four more clubs from the early kickoff window also completed perfect starts: Bayer Leverkusen, Lyon, Sunderland and Omonia.
That makes 10 clubs with six points after their opening two matches.
Their positions relative to one another depend on the competition’s ranking criteria, including goal difference and other applicable tiebreakers.
Juventus and Leverkusen have each accumulated a goal difference of plus six.
However, those figures alone should not be presented as a final official league table without confirming the complete ranking order.
Why Six Points Now Matter More Than They Did in the Old Group Format
The Europa League’s 36-team league phase gives every club eight fixtures against eight different opponents.
All teams occupy one standings table.
The top eight progress directly to the round of 16.
Teams finishing ninth through 24th enter the knockout-phase playoffs.
Clubs finishing 25th or lower are eliminated.
That makes the opening two results especially important.
Clubs beginning with six points have established a useful advantage.
Those beginning with zero already face pressure to recover during the remaining six matches.
The official UEFA league-phase schedule and results guide details the tournament structure and competition calendar.
The Sports Encounter also examined the significance of the new system before the European draws.
Our guide to UEFA’s 108-club league-phase format explained why clubs can no longer depend on progressing to another European competition after finishing outside the qualification positions.
The consequence is straightforward.
A poor league-phase finish ends the European campaign.
For clubs with consecutive defeats, the opportunity to recover becomes narrower with every passing match.
Which Clubs Are Already Facing the Greatest Pressure?
Several clubs have endured difficult starts.
| Club | Matches | Points | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celtic | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | -5 |
| Marseille | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -4 |
| Hoffenheim | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | -3 |
| Viktoria Plzeň | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -4 |
| Celta Vigo | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Ararat-Armenia | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | -5 |
These figures demonstrate the different nature of each team’s problem.
Celtic and Ararat-Armenia have conceded seven goals.
Marseille have scored only once while allowing five goals.
Celta have lost twice despite keeping both matches relatively close.
Plzeň have suffered consecutive defeats against Union Saint-Gilloise and Ferencváros.
Hoffenheim have shown an improved attacking return without finding a way to win.
None of these teams has been eliminated.
However, the combination of zero points and negative goal difference increases the importance of upcoming fixtures.
Europa League Matchday 3: Which Fixtures Now Carry the Greatest Stakes?
Matchday 3 is scheduled for October 22.
The next round will begin to reveal whether Thursday’s successful teams can maintain their momentum and whether the struggling clubs can recover.
| Fixture | Principal Storyline |
|---|---|
| Milan vs Bournemouth | Milan’s recovery meets Bournemouth’s perfect start |
| OFI Crete vs Bayer Leverkusen | Greek defensive resistance against unbeaten German opposition |
| Hoffenheim vs Ferencváros | Hoffenheim seek first points against a two-win visitor |
| Sturm Graz vs Marseille | Two struggling attacks attempt to revive their campaigns |
| Omonia vs Benfica | Two unbeaten clubs test their early momentum |
| Dinamo Zagreb vs NEC Nijmegen | Dinamo seek another win while NEC chase their first |
| Celtic vs Union Saint-Gilloise | Celtic attempt to end their losing start |
| Lech Poznań vs Sunderland | Sunderland pursue a third victory against a struggling defense |
| Marseille’s next scheduled European assignment | Olympiacos defeat increases urgency regardless of opponent |
Fixture details should be checked against the latest UEFA calendar before publication or matchday planning.
The official UEFA team-by-team fixture list provides the complete remaining schedule.
What Do the Late Europa League Results Tell Us About the Competition?
The strongest clubs after two rounds have not all followed the same route.
Benfica have combined an important away victory against Milan with an emphatic home performance against Celtic.
Juventus followed a five-goal victory with a difficult comeback.
Beşiktaş have demonstrated attacking power across two matches while conceding enough goals to leave defensive questions unresolved.
Bournemouth have combined success away at Real Sociedad with a commanding home victory against Sturm Graz.
Ferencváros have punished opponents in different ways, while Olympiacos have found the decisive goals needed to win both fixtures.
Their common achievement is turning two opportunities into six points.
For Marseille, Celtic, Celta, Hoffenheim and several other clubs, the immediate challenge is no longer merely producing better performances.
It is converting those performances into results before the league table begins to become difficult to repair.
Thursday’s final 10 matches produced 30 goals, nine winners and only one draw.
Across all 18 Matchday 2 fixtures, the total reached 56 goals.
The competition is still in its early stages, but two rounds have already created meaningful differences in points, goal difference and momentum.
The next six games will determine which of those early advantages survive.
Europa League Results October 15, 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Europa League Games Were Played on October 15, 2026?
Eighteen UEFA Europa League matches were scheduled across two kickoff windows. Eight were played early and 10 later in the evening.
How Many Goals Were Scored in the Late Europa League Matches?
The 10 late fixtures produced 30 goals, averaging three goals per match.
What Was the Benfica vs Celtic Result?
Benfica defeated Celtic 4-1 in Lisbon. Jhon Durán scored twice, with Alexander Bah and Vangelis Pavlidis also scoring for Benfica. Camilo Durán scored Celtic’s goal.
Who Won Celta Vigo vs Juventus?
Juventus won 2-1 after falling behind. Nick Woltemade equalized before Randal Kolo Muani scored the winning goal in stoppage time.
Who Scored for Beşiktaş Against Hoffenheim?
Amir Murillo opened the scoring before Oh Hyeon-gyu scored twice during the second half. Beşiktaş won 3-2.
Who Scored Bournemouth’s Goals Against Sturm Graz?
Evanilson, Rayan and Álvaro Rodríguez scored in Bournemouth’s 3-0 victory.
Who Scored the Winner for Olympiacos Against Marseille?
Santiago Hezze scored the only goal as Olympiacos defeated Marseille 1-0 away from home.
Who Scored Both Goals for Ferencváros?
Kristoffer Zachariassen scored both goals in the 2-1 victory against Viktoria Plzeň.
Which Player Won Dinamo Zagreb’s Match Against Anderlecht?
Dion Beljo scored a stoppage-time penalty to give Dinamo Zagreb a 1-0 victory.
Which Teams Have Won Both Opening Europa League Matches?
Following the completed second round, Benfica, Juventus, Beşiktaş, Bournemouth, Ferencváros, Olympiacos, Bayer Leverkusen, Lyon, Sunderland and Omonia had each collected six points from two matches.
How Does Europa League League-Phase Qualification Work?
The top eight clubs advance directly to the round of 16. Teams ranked ninth through 24th enter the knockout-phase playoffs. Teams finishing 25th through 36th are eliminated.