Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan also recorded convincing 4–0 victories against Lech Poznan and Salzburg respectively, while Benfica defeated Celtic 4–1. Bournemouth, Juventus and Olympiacos were among the other teams to claim victories.

Key Takeaways

• Lyon defeated Crystal Palace 3–2 after surviving a late fightback from the English side.

• Sunderland came from behind to beat Torreense 2–1, with Noah Sadiki scoring in the 93rd minute.

• Bayer Leverkusen thrashed Lech Poznan 4–0, with Patrik Schick scoring twice from the penalty spot.

• AC Milan beat Salzburg 4–0, with teenage forward Alphadjo Cisse recording a hat-trick.

• Benfica defeated Celtic 4–1, while Bournemouth secured a 3–0 win over Sturm Graz.

Lyon Hold Off Crystal Palace in Five-Goal Contest

Lyon claimed a 3–2 victory over Crystal Palace after an entertaining encounter in which the French side built a two-goal advantage, lost some of their cushion and ultimately held on for the win.

Corentin Tolisso opened the scoring in the 10th minute after capitalising on a loose ball from a corner. Lyon then extended their lead in first-half stoppage time when Ernest Nuamah finished a cross from Keito Nakamura following a well-worked attacking move.

Crystal Palace responded shortly after the interval. Yeremy Pino found the net following a set-piece routine to give the visitors renewed hope.

However, Lyon restored their two-goal advantage through Pavel Sulc, who converted from close range with a flick.

Palace continued to push and reduced the deficit again when Daichi Kamada scored with nine minutes remaining. Lyon nevertheless resisted the late pressure to secure their second consecutive league-phase victory, according to the supplied match report.

Sunderland Snatch Victory With 93rd-Minute Winner

Sunderland produced one of the night’s most dramatic finishes, coming from behind to defeat Portuguese hosts Torreense 2–1.

Torreense took the lead in the 37th minute through Volnei Feltes, who beat his marker before sending a long-range effort beyond Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs.

Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris introduced Granit Xhaka and Enzo Le Fee shortly before the hour mark as the visitors sought to change the course of the contest.

The changes helped Sunderland regain control, and Jules Ahoka subsequently equalised to bring the visitors back into the match.

The decisive moment arrived in the 93rd minute when Noah Sadiki scored the winning goal to complete Sunderland’s comeback.

The finish came after a lengthy VAR review had denied Sunderland a late penalty. Despite that setback, the visitors found a way to claim all three points.

Leverkusen and AC Milan Record 4–0 Wins

Two of the night’s most emphatic results came from Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan, who both won their matches by four goals without conceding.

Bayer Leverkusen Defeat Lech Poznan

Bayer Leverkusen defeated Lech Poznan 4–0, with Patrik Schick scoring twice from the penalty spot in the first half.

Malik Tillman also scored before the interval, giving Leverkusen a commanding advantage. Ibrahim Maza added the fourth goal late in the contest to complete the convincing victory.

The supplied report also states that Leverkusen moved to the top of the standings following the result. That standings position should be checked against the official competition table before publication.

AC Milan Beat Salzburg as Cisse Scores Hat-Trick

AC Milan matched Leverkusen’s scoreline with a 4–0 away victory over Salzburg.

Teenage forward Alphadjo Cisse was the standout performer, scoring three goals to complete a hat-trick. Goncalo Ramos added Milan’s fourth in the 72nd minute.

Milan’s victory was slightly overshadowed by the dismissal of Filippo Terracciano, whose red card meant the team finished the match with a disciplinary setback despite the comfortable scoreline.

Benfica, Bournemouth and Juventus Among Other Winners

Elsewhere, Benfica delivered a convincing performance to beat Celtic 4–1, adding another high-scoring victory to the night’s results.

Bournemouth defeated Sturm Graz 3–0, while Juventus claimed a 2–1 away win against Celta Vigo.

Olympiacos secured a narrow 1–0 victory over Marseille, and Dinamo Zagreb also won by a single goal, defeating Anderlecht 1–0.

Besiktas earned a 3–2 away victory over Hoffenheim, while AZ Alkmaar beat Hapoel Be’er Sheva 2–1. Ferencvaros recorded a 2–1 win over Plzen, and Jagiellonia defeated Ararat-Armenia 3–1.

Other fixtures ended level, including Union Saint-Gilloise’s 1–1 draw with Real Sociedad and Sparta Prague’s 1–1 draw against Lillestrom. Nijmegen and Levski Sofia also shared the points after a 1–1 draw.

2026–2027 Europa League Matchday 2: Full Results

The following list contains all 17 results supplied for Thursday’s fixtures.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score between Lyon and Crystal Palace?

Lyon defeated Crystal Palace 3–2. Corentin Tolisso, Ernest Nuamah and Pavel Sulc scored for Lyon, while Yeremy Pino and Daichi Kamada scored for Crystal Palace.

How did Sunderland beat Torreense?

Sunderland came from behind to win 2–1. After Volnei Feltes gave Torreense the lead, Jules Ahoka equalised before Noah Sadiki scored the winning goal in the 93rd minute.

Which teams recorded 4–0 victories?

Bayer Leverkusen beat Lech Poznan 4–0, while AC Milan defeated Salzburg by the same scoreline.

Who scored a hat-trick in the Europa League results?

Alphadjo Cisse scored a hat-trick for AC Milan in their 4–0 victory over Salzburg.

What was Benfica’s result against Celtic?

Benfica defeated Celtic 4–1.

Conclusion

Lyon’s narrow win over Crystal Palace and Sunderland’s stoppage-time victory over Torreense provided two of the most dramatic storylines in the supplied Europa League Matchday 2 results. Leverkusen and AC Milan impressed with identical 4–0 wins, while Benfica and Bournemouth also recorded convincing victories.

The 17 listed results featured a mixture of high-scoring wins, close contests and draws, making for a varied night of European football.