
Yesterday’s Europa League fixtures delivered a thrilling set of results as top teams from across Europe battled it out in the league phase.
Tottenham edged Ferencvaros 2-1, continuing their strong form in the competition. Despite a valiant effort from the Hungarian side, Spurs managed to secure three points on the road. Hoffenheim were equally impressive with a 2-0 victory over Dynamo Kyiv, while Lazio showcased their attacking flair in a 4-1 demolition of Nice.
In another notable result, Olympiacos Piraeus cruised to a 3-0 win over Braga, asserting their dominance at home. Midtjylland also claimed an important away win, beating Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-0, and Anderlecht stunned Real Sociedad 2-1 in Spain.
There was high drama in Porto, where Manchester United played out a 3-3 draw in a thrilling encounter. Despite leading at various points in the match, United couldn’t hold on as Porto came back to earn a point.
Galatasaray were held to a 2-2 draw by RFS, while Ajax struggled to break down Slavia Prague in a 1-1 draw. Meanwhile, Athletic Bilbao comfortably defeated AZ Alkmaar 2-0, and Eintracht Frankfurt recorded a solid 3-1 win over Besiktas.
Elsewhere, Elfsborg stunned Roma with a 1-0 victory, FCSB overcame PAOK 1-0, and Rangers fell to a heavy 4-1 defeat against Lyon.
Conference League Highlights: Chelsea Prevail, Cercle Brugge Thrash St. Gallen
In the Conference League, Chelsea marked their debut in the group stage with a 4-2 victory over Belgian side Gent. Cercle Brugge also made headlines with a resounding 6-2 win over St. Gallen, while Hearts battled for a 2-1 victory over Dinamo Minsk.
Legia Warsaw stunned Real Betis with a 1-0 win, and Molde comfortably beat Larne 3-0. Meanwhile, Omonia dominated Vikingur Reykjavik 4-0, and Lugano triumphed 3-0 over HJK.
As the group stage continues, fans can expect more intense battles as teams fight for qualification.