The first day of the UEFA Europa League came with several draws and surprises. Given the new competition format, assuming favoritism would be an act of hasty daring. Despite this, the teams to follow seem clear to the specialized press: Manchester United, Real Sociedad, Lazio, Athletic, Olympiacos, Lyon, Ajax and Roma.
Among the most notable results of the initial ninety are the defeat of Porto, 3-2, against Glimt, the victory of AZ Alkmaar with the same score over Elfsborg, the 3-0 of Lazio against Dinamo kyiv, and the draws 1-1 Midtjylland vs. Hoffenheim, Manchester United-Twente and in Nice -Real Sociedad.
As for the rest of the matches, Anderlecht sentenced Ferencvaros 2-1; Galatasaray wreaked havoc on PAOK’s goal, leaving the score 3 – 1. Ludogorets lost, 0 – 2, against Slavia P., and Malmö lost with a similar score against Rangers. For its part, Fenerbahçe beat Union St-Gilloise 2 – 1, and Ajax beat Besiktas 4 – 0
In a very attractive duel, Lyon gave the shout of goal twice to win the victory against Olympiacos. Eintracht Fr. divided honors (3 – 3) with Viktoria Plzen, and Steaua beat Rigas Futbola Skola, 4 – 1.
In their first outing, Roma and Athletic sealed the 1-1. Braga beat M. Tel-Aviv (2-1), and Tottenham beat FK Qarabag (3-0).
For the second day of the Europa League they face:
Olympiacos against Braga; M. Tel Aviv-Midtjylland; Ferencvaros -Tottenham; Rigas Football School-Galatasaray; Slavia P. -Ajax; Hoffenheim -Dinamo Kyiv; FC Karababg- Malmö; Real Sociedad vs Anderlecht; Lazio vs Nice; Elfsborg vs Roma; Victoria Plzen vs Ludogorets; PAOK vs Steaua; Rangers vs Lyon; Oporto vs Manchester United; Besiktas vs Eintracht Fr. Eintracht Fr.; Athletic vs AZ Alkmaar; Twente vs Fenerbahce; and Union St-Gilloise vs Bodø/Glimt.
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