After OL’s draw (0-0) on the Fenerbahçe pitch, the 7th day of the Europa League championship phase continued this Thursday with eight games scheduled for 9 p.m. 35th and penultimate, OGC Nice, on the verge of elimination, had to win against the Swedes of Elfsborg Boras. After a very delicate start to the match, the Aiglons woke up just before the break but Louchet stumbled on Pettersson (36th). Overall disappointing and logically clinging to the break, the Riviera club was finally surprised after the break as the snow increased at the Boras Arena.
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OGC Nice is eliminated!
Despite two new chances from Moukoko (51st, 57th), Nice suffered from a set piece. Released by Nandjou, Henriksson cut a corner from Besfort Zeneli perfectly at the near post and his cross header deceived a static Dupé on his line (1-0, 62nd). With their backs against the wall, the Niçois tried to react but the football gods decided otherwise. While Louchet saw his attempt end on the bar (71st), Guessand fell on Pettersson before Henriksson saved on his line (72nd). Cursed, OGC Nice finally bowed by a short head. A defeat synonymous with elimination. In other matches, Manchester United hosted Glasgow Rangers.
Tenth in the standings with 12 points at kick-off, the Red Devils could validate their ticket for the play-offs, just like the Scots. In this shock, Ruben Amorim’s men dominated the first act but came up against an inspired Butland (4th, 36th, 43rd) while De Ligt saw his goal refused because of a push from Yoro on Propper in the area (23rd ). Under pressure, the Scots nevertheless managed to appear dangerous, like Raskin, very close to opening the scoring (10th). Returning from the locker room, the Mancuniens finally found the fault. If Diallo saw his returning corner narrowly saved on his line by Igamane (48th), the residents of Old Trafford opened the scoring with a terrible ball from Butland (52nd).
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Manchester United wins on the wire, Lazio continues
Released, Man United continued their business and Garnacho narrowly missed the break goal. Served by Diallo, the Argentinian finally sent his shot onto the post (61st). A few moments later, Maguire missed the target (65th) while Diallo unscrewed his shot (77th) and Ugarte was stopped by Butland (81st). Despite great domination, Manchester were unable to make the difference and were punished in the final moments. Coming into play for the last quarter of an hour, Dessers first found Bayindir’s post (84th) before equalizing with a nice shot from the left (88th). Yes but now, in added time, Bruno Fernandes, perfectly found by Lisandro Martinez, gave his team the advantage (90+2nd) and offered qualification for the play-offs and a fourth place on the gong.
For the rest, Lazio played against Real Sociedad. Perfectly launched after an achievement from Gila (5th), the Roman team took advantage of the expulsion of Munoz (30th) to increase their lead. Just before the break, Zaccagni (32nd) and Castellanos (34th) gave the Italians a lead. Returning from the locker room, the locals were in perfect control to preserve their advantage on the scoreboard and above all to consolidate their first place in the standings despite the reduction in Barrenetxea’s score (83rd). With this new success (3-1), Lazio is almost guaranteed to finish at the top of this League phase.
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Finally, Eintracht Frankfurt, driven by goals from Uzun (49th) and Ekitike (59th), won without trembling (2-0) against Ferencvaros, while Ajax Amsterdam was surprised (0- 1) against Rigas FS. On the pitch of Union Saint-Gilloise, Braga fell (1-2) despite El Ouazzani’s opener. Buoyed by a penalty goal from Schwab and a goal from Konstantelias, PAOK dominated Slavia Prague (2-0). Finally, Midtjylland and Osorio tamed Ludogorets (2-0). In the standings and before the final day, Lazio maintains the lead ahead of Frankfurt, Bilbao and Manchester United, officially qualified for the play-offs. 35th, Nice is definitively eliminated, just like Dynamo kyiv and Ludogorets.
All results from 9 p.m.
Elfsborg Boras 1-0 Nice : Henriksson (62nd)
-Manchester United 2-1 Glasgow Rangers : Butland (52e, csc) et Fernandes (90+2e) / Dessers (88e)
Lazio Rome 3-1 Real Sociedad : Gila (5th), Zaccagni (32nd) and Castellanos (34th) / Barrenetxea (83rd)
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Eintracht Francfort 2-0 Ferencvaros : Uzun (49e) and Ekitike (59e)
Riga FS 1-0 Ajax Amsterdam : Markhiev (78th)
Union Saint-Gilloise 2-1 Braga : Ivanovic (50e, 74e) / El Ouazzani (16e)
PAOK Salonika 2-0 Slavia Prague : Schwab (26e, sp), Konstantelias (56e)
Ludogorets Razgrad 0-2 FC Midtjylland : Osorio (18e) et Byskov (90+5e)
Pub. the 23/01/2025 22:59
– UPDATE 23/01/2025 23:35
