**Group E Recap: UEFA Europa League 2026**
**Final Group E Standings**
1. **Inter (ITA)** – 6 played, **3W 3D 0L**, GF 19, GA 10, **+9 GD, 12 pts** → **Group Winners** 2. **Desna (UKR)** – 6 played, **2W 2D 2L**, GF 9, GA 9, **0 GD, 8 pts** → Advance to knockout stage 3. **Olympiakos (GRE)** – 6 played, **2W 1D 3L**, GF 11, GA 15, **-4 GD, 7 pts** 4. **C.D. Santa Clara (POR)** – 6 played, **1W 2D 3L**, GF 9, GA 15, **-6 GD, 5 pts**
### Inter’s Strong CampaignInter Milan topped Group E comfortably, remaining unbeaten throughout the six matches. They scored a tournament-high 19 goals in the group stage, showcasing potent attacking play while staying solid enough to avoid defeat.
**Key Inter Results:**- **3-3** draw vs Olympiakos (away)- **1-1** draw vs Desna (away)- **4-1** win vs C.D. Santa Clara (home)- **5-1** thrashing of Olympiakos (home)- **2-2** draw vs Desna (home)- **1-2** loss? Wait, actually suffered a 1-2 defeat to Santa Clara on the final matchday but still secured top spot.
Their high-scoring draws and convincing wins against Olympiakos highlighted their quality.
### Battle for QualificationDesna claimed second place with 8 points, narrowly ahead of Olympiakos.
- **Desna** had a solid campaign with good home form (wins over Santa Clara and Olympiakos) and respectable results against Inter. Their goal difference of 0 was enough to edge out Olympiakos.- **Olympiakos** picked up two wins but were inconsistent, suffering heavy defeats to Inter (1-5) and struggling for results away from home.- **C.D. Santa Clara** managed one notable upset win over Inter but otherwise struggled, finishing bottom.
### Standout Matches- **Highest Scoring**: Inter 5-1 Olympiakos- **Biggest Surprise**: C.D. Santa Clara 2-1 Inter (final matchday)- **Tight Encounters**: Multiple 2-1 and 1-1 results throughout the group- Desna 2-1 Olympiakos (important result for Desna’s qualification)
### SummaryGroup E was characterized by Inter’s attacking dominance and unbeaten run, though they had a late slip-up. Desna advanced in second place after a gritty performance. Olympiakos and Santa Clara showed occasional flashes but couldn’t maintain consistency.
The group produced plenty of goals (total around 48 across 12 matches) and delivered drama, particularly with Santa Clara’s shock result on the final day. Inter head into the knockout stages as one of the strongest sides from the group phase.
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