UEFA Europa League: Matchday 2 fixtures scheduled for October 15

Several key matchups are set for the second round of the UEFA Europa League league phase on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

In Poznan, Lech Poznan hosts German side Bayer Leverkusen at the Enea Stadium. Leverkusen, led by coach Carles Martínez Novell, enters the match following a 2-0 victory over NK Celje. Bayer winger Nathan Tella expressed the club's ambition to reach the final in Frankfurt, noting the team's desire to build on their previous European successes. Lech Poznan seeks to bounce back from a 0-4 loss against Crystal Palace.

In Marseille, Olympique Marseille hosts Olympiakos at the Stade Vélodrome. Marseille aims to regain momentum following a heavy 1-4 defeat to Beşiktaş, while Olympiakos arrives with three points after a 2-1 win against Jagiellonia Białystok. The match features Swiss players Remo Freuler and Ulisses Garcia.

At the Groupama Stadium, Lyon faces Crystal Palace. Lyon looks to recover from recent domestic struggles, while Crystal Palace enters the match with high confidence following a 4-0 win over Lech Poznan. Both teams have secured three points in their opening matches.