The 2026-27 UEFA Europa League delivered another eventful round of football, with 18 fixtures producing 49 goals and several important changes to the league-phase standings.
There were contrasting fortunes for the Italian representatives. Juventus collected an important 2-1 away victory against AZ Alkmaar, moving to ten points after four matches. Milan, however, suffered a damaging 2-0 home defeat against Ferencváros, leaving the Rossoneri with just three points and a difficult qualification challenge ahead.
The Hungarian side were one of the biggest stories of the evening. Lenny Joseph scored twice at San Siro, helping Ferencváros maintain their perfect record and reach twelve points.
Benfica and Bournemouth also continued their excellent European campaigns. Benfica defeated Lech Poznań 3-1, while Bournemouth recovered from an early setback to beat Sparta Prague 3-1.
All three clubs have won their opening four matches and currently lead the competition.
Elsewhere, Marseille secured a valuable victory away to Bayer Leverkusen, Celtic defeated Beşiktaş in a dramatic five-goal encounter and Union Saint-Gilloise continued their strong form with a win against Celta Vigo.
With four rounds completed, the competition is entering an important stage. Juventus are well positioned among the leading teams, while Milan urgently need to improve if they want to remain in contention for the knockout rounds.
Juventus take control in Alkmaar with a valuable 2-1 victory
Juventus returned from the Netherlands with three important points after defeating AZ Alkmaar 2-1.
The Italian side produced an effective first-half performance, scoring twice and establishing the advantage that ultimately decided the match.
Teun Koopmeiners opened the scoring in the 19th minute with a well-placed effort from outside the penalty area.
It was a particularly meaningful goal for the midfielder, who found the net against his former club.
Juventus continued to look dangerous and doubled their advantage in the 37th minute.
Randal Kolo Muani capitalised on a defensive mistake, combined with Nick Woltemade and finished accurately towards the far corner.
The visitors therefore went into half-time with a comfortable two-goal advantage.
AZ attempted to respond after the break, but Juventus initially managed to keep the game under control.
The home side eventually found a way back into the contest in the 88th minute. Mexx Meerdink converted a low delivery from Elijah Dijkstra to reduce the deficit.
The closing moments became particularly tense when AZ appeared to have scored a late equaliser. However, the goal was ruled out for offside.
Juventus survived the final pressure and secured a victory that could prove extremely important in the race for direct qualification.
The result takes the Italian club to ten points from four matches, with three victories and one draw.
Their fifth-place position puts them firmly among the leading contenders for a direct place in the last 16.
The performance was not perfect, particularly during the second half, but the ability to win away from home in a difficult European environment remains a positive sign.
Milan suffer another setback as Ferencváros dominate at San Siro
Milan experienced a very different evening.
The Rossoneri lost 2-0 to Ferencváros at San Siro, suffering their third defeat in four Europa League matches.
The result represents a serious blow to their European ambitions and leaves the Italian club outside the positions currently leading to the knockout play-offs.
Ferencváros approached the match with confidence and immediately created problems for the home defence.
Lorenzo Torriani, making his official debut in goal for Milan, produced several important saves during the first half.
The young goalkeeper prevented the visitors from scoring on multiple occasions, while Milan struggled to establish control and create consistent attacking opportunities.
The first half ended without goals, but the Hungarian side eventually found the breakthrough seven minutes after the interval.
A mistake during Milan's attempt to build from the back allowed Ferencváros to recover possession. Lenny Joseph took advantage and finished into an unguarded goal.
The same player struck again in the 66th minute.
This time, Kristoffer Zachariassen helped create the opportunity during a quick counterattack, with Joseph completing the move to make it 2-0.
Milan attempted to respond, but the attacking performance remained disappointing.
The situation became more complicated for Ferencváros when Bamidele Yusuf received a straight red card in the 77th minute.
The visitors were forced to finish the match with ten players, giving Milan an opportunity to increase the pressure.
However, the Rossoneri could not turn their numerical advantage into goals.
Ferencváros defended successfully and secured a memorable away victory.
The statistics make the situation particularly concerning for Milan. After four matches, they have collected only three points and sit in 28th position.
Their qualification hopes remain mathematically alive, but the remaining fixtures have become increasingly important.
The next European assignment against Olympiacos will be a major test for the team.
Ferencváros, meanwhile, have established themselves among the strongest sides in the competition. Four victories from four matches give the Hungarian club twelve points and a place among the leading contenders.
Benfica and Bournemouth maintain perfect records
The top of the Europa League standings currently features three clubs with maximum points.
Benfica remain in first place after defeating Lech Poznań 3-1.
The Portuguese side continued their impressive attacking performances, collecting their fourth consecutive victory and reaching twelve points.
Darwin Núñez was the outstanding performer, scoring a hat-trick and giving Benfica another important result in front of their home supporters.
Bournemouth also maintained their perfect record with a 3-1 victory away to Sparta Prague.
The English side had to recover from an early disadvantage after Ebrima Singhateh gave the home team the lead in the 35th minute.
The match had already become complicated for Sparta when Tobias Guddal was sent off, while Bournemouth's Lewis Cook had missed a penalty earlier in the first half.
The visitors eventually made their numerical advantage count after the interval.
Tyler Adams equalised in the 57th minute, Evanilson scored the second goal in the 81st minute and Rayan completed the comeback in the 90th minute.
The result moved Bournemouth to twelve points, keeping them second in the standings.
Ferencváros completed the leading trio with their impressive victory at San Siro.
Benfica, Bournemouth and Ferencváros have therefore won all four of their opening matches, creating an interesting battle at the top of the league phase.
Marseille stun Bayer Leverkusen with an important away victory
One of the most significant results of the round came in Germany.
Marseille defeated Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 away from home, collecting three valuable points against one of the competition's strongest teams.
The result represents an important boost for the French club, which can now approach the remaining fixtures with renewed confidence.
For Leverkusen, the defeat is a setback after an encouraging start to the campaign.
The German side had been among the teams expected to challenge near the top of the table, but this result makes the competition for the leading positions more intense.
Celtic beat Beşiktaş 3-2 in a dramatic Scottish encounter
Celtic finally secured their first victory of the league phase after defeating Beşiktaş 3-2.
The match became increasingly entertaining after the interval, with both teams finding important goals during a dramatic second half.
Junior Olaitan initially put the visitors ahead after recovering a penalty rebound.
Celtic responded through their substitutes.
Callum Osmand equalised in the 62nd minute, before Camilo Durán put the Scottish side in front in the 78th minute.
Beşiktaş refused to give up and restored parity through Orkun Kökçü in the 86th minute.
However, Durán had the final word.
The forward scored again three minutes before the end, completing his double and securing a memorable victory for Celtic.
The result gives the Scottish club an important opportunity to rebuild its European campaign.
Dinamo Zagreb, Union Saint-Gilloise and Celje also collect important wins
The fourth round produced several other interesting results.
GNK Dinamo Zagreb defeated Sunderland 2-0 away from home, ending the English side's unbeaten start to the competition.
Luka Stojković opened the scoring in the 23rd minute with an excellent volley, while Dion Beljo doubled the advantage sixteen minutes later.
Union Saint-Gilloise secured a 2-1 victory away to Celta Vigo, moving to ten points and strengthening their position among the leading teams.
Celje produced another impressive result, defeating Sturm Graz 3-2 in Austria.
NEC Nijmegen beat Omonia 3-1, while Levski Sofia secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Jagiellonia.
Anderlecht defeated Salzburg 2-0, and OFI Crete collected an important away win by beating Hapoel Beer-Sheva by the same score.
Real Sociedad and Lyon shared the points in a 1-1 draw, while Crystal Palace and Hoffenheim also finished level.
Viktoria Plzeň won 1-0 away to Lillestrøm, while Torreense defeated Ararat-Armenia 3-2.
The round had started on Wednesday with a goalless draw between Rennes and Olympiacos.
Complete Europa League Matchday Four results
Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Rennes 0-0 Olympiacos
Thursday, 5 November 2026 – 18:45 CET
Milan 0-2 Ferencváros
Sparta Prague 1-3 Bournemouth
Crystal Palace 1-1 Hoffenheim
Lillestrøm 0-1 Viktoria Plzeň
NEC Nijmegen 3-1 Omonia
Levski Sofia 1-0 Jagiellonia
Real Sociedad 1-1 Lyon
Anderlecht 2-0 Salzburg
Thursday, 5 November 2026 – 21:00 CET
AZ Alkmaar 1-2 Juventus
Bayer Leverkusen 0-1 Marseille
Celtic 3-2 Beşiktaş
Hapoel Beer-Sheva 0-2 OFI Crete
Celta Vigo 1-2 Union Saint-Gilloise
Torreense 3-2 Ararat-Armenia
Sturm Graz 2-3 Celje
Benfica 3-1 Lech Poznań
Sunderland 0-2 GNK Dinamo Zagreb
Europa League standings after Matchday Four
The top three positions are occupied by Benfica, Bournemouth and Ferencváros, all with twelve points.
Juventus are fifth with ten points, while Milan sit 28th with only three.
Pos. Club Pts
1 Benfica 12
2 Bournemouth 12
3 Ferencváros 12
4 Union Saint-Gilloise 10
5 Juventus 10
6 Olympiacos 10
7 Bayer Leverkusen 9
8 Beşiktaş 7
9 Dinamo Zagreb 7
10 Levski Sofia 7
11 Sunderland 7
12 NEC Nijmegen 7
13 Lyon 7
14 AZ Alkmaar 6
15 Anderlecht 6
16 OFI Crete 6
17 Rennes 6
18 Omonia 6
19 Torreense 6
20 Real Sociedad 5
21 Crystal Palace 5
22 Sparta Prague 4
23 Hoffenheim 4
24 Sturm Graz 4
25 Celje 4
26 Salzburg 4
27 Celta Vigo 3
28 Milan 3
29 Jagiellonia 3
30 Viktoria Plzeň 3
31 Marseille 3
32 Celtic 3
33 Hapoel Beer-Sheva 1
34 Lillestrøm 1
35 Lech Poznań 1
36 Ararat-Armenia 0
What the standings mean for the knockout race
Four rounds have provided a clearer picture of the competition, although several important qualification battles remain unresolved.
Benfica, Bournemouth and Ferencváros have made the strongest start, winning every match and reaching twelve points.
Union Saint-Gilloise, Juventus and Olympiacos are close behind on ten points.
For Juventus, the situation is particularly encouraging. The Italian side are currently fifth and therefore occupy a direct qualification position for the last 16.
Bayer Leverkusen remain in the top eight despite their defeat against Marseille.
The situation is much more complicated for Milan.
With just three points from four matches, the Rossoneri are currently outside the top 24. They need a significant improvement in the remaining fixtures to avoid elimination.
Under the current Europa League format, the top eight teams qualify directly for the round of 16.
Clubs finishing between ninth and 24th enter the knockout phase play-offs, while the remaining twelve teams are eliminated.
This means Juventus can focus on protecting their position among the leading sides, while Milan must treat every remaining match as an opportunity to recover lost ground.
Matchday Five: important assignments for Juventus and Milan
The fifth matchday is scheduled for Thursday, 26 November 2026.
Milan will travel to Greece to face Olympiacos in a particularly important match for their European ambitions.
The Rossoneri need points urgently and cannot afford another disappointing performance.
Juventus will host Omonia, with the objective of extending their positive run and moving closer to securing direct qualification for the last 16.
Other interesting fixtures include Ferencváros against Celje, Celta Vigo against Bournemouth, Viktoria Plzeň against Benfica and Dinamo Zagreb against Bayer Leverkusen.
The next round could create further changes in the standings, particularly among the teams currently fighting for the top eight.
Juventus move forward while Milan face a defining European test
The fourth matchday produced two very different stories for Italian football.
Juventus collected an important away victory and strengthened their position among the leading teams. Their ten points provide a solid foundation for the remaining matches, although consistency will be essential.
Milan, on the other hand, face a much more difficult situation.
The defeat against Ferencváros exposed problems that need to be addressed quickly, particularly in defensive organisation and attacking effectiveness.
There is still time to change the direction of their campaign, but the margin for error is becoming smaller.
At the top of the table, Benfica, Bournemouth and Ferencváros continue to lead with perfect records, while Juventus and Olympiacos remain among the main challengers.
The 2026-27 Europa League is proving to be an unpredictable competition, and Matchday Four has provided another reminder that reputation alone is not enough to guarantee success.
The next round could be decisive for several clubs, especially Milan, who now need to turn their European season around.
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