Europa League draw sets paths for AC Milan and Juventus

The Europa League has finalized its main phase schedule under its new format, which features 36 teams competing in a league phase where each club plays eight matches against different opponents. Following the draw in Monte Carlo, AC Milan's opponents include Benfica, Olympiakos, Ferencvaros, Ararat-Armenia, Levski Sofia, Salzburg, Sunderland, and Bournemouth.

Other major clubs also have their paths set. Juventus will face Real Sociedad, AZ Alkmaar, Rennes, Ferencvaros, Omonia Nicosia, Celta Vigo, NEC Nijmegen, and Hapoel Beer Sheva. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich is scheduled to begin its domestic season at the Allianz Arena against Stuttgart.

In domestic league action, AC Milan prepares to host Venezia at San Siro following a 2-1 victory over Torino. Bayern Munich enters their matchup against Stuttgart with momentum after winning the German Supercup against Borussia Dortmund.