Ten teams sit unbeaten on six points after the first two Europa League league-phase matchdays, led by Juventus, Bayer Leverkusen, Benfica, Beşiktaş, Bournemouth, Omonia, Ferencváros, Lyon, Sunderland, and Olympiacos. Goal difference and recent clean sheets separate the group, while sides such as AC Milan, Crystal Palace, and Rennes occupy the mid-table with mixed results. Matchday 3 fixtures on 22 October, including Juventus hosting Rennes and Leverkusen visiting OFI Crete, will sharpen the race for the top-eight direct qualification spots. Squad rotation, domestic league demands, and away form across the remaining six fixtures remain decisive variables for final league-phase rankings.