UEFA Europa League and Conference League: 24/25

This is the place for all the news from the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Conference League

Quarter-final second leg

Europa League - Athletic Club 2 - 0 Rangers (Athletic Club won 2-0 on aggregate)

Nico Williams' late header ended Rangers’ Europa League hopes, as Athletic Bilbao secured a place in the semi-finals and kept alive their ambition of lifting the trophy on home soil.

Europa League - Manchester United 5 - 4 Lyon (Manchester United won 7-6 on aggregate)

Manchester United staged one of the most remarkable turnarounds in recent memory, scoring twice in the final minute of extra time to pull off an astonishing 5-4 comeback against 10-man Lyon at Old Trafford.

Europa League - Eintracht Frankfurt 0 - 1 Tottenham Hotspur (Tottenham Hotspur won 2-1 on aggregate)

Spurs kept their European hopes alive with a narrow win over Eintracht Frankfurt, edging through to the Europa League semi-finals thanks to a first-half penalty from Dominic Solanke.

Quarter-final first leg

Europa League - Tottenham Hotspur 1 - 1 Eintracht Frankfurt. Report from London Super News.

Tottenham were held by Frankfurt as Santos steals the show in Europa League tie.They were held to a 1-1 draw by Eintracht Frankfurt, with visiting goalkeeper Kaua Santos delivering a stunning performance to keep the hosts at bay.

Europa League - Lyon 2 - 2 Manchester United

A late equaliser from Lyon has left Manchester United’s season and Europa League quarter-final delicately poised at the halfway point.

Last 16 second leg

Europa League - Tottenham Hotspur 3 - 1  AZ Alkmaar (Tottenham won 3-2 on aggregate)

Wilson Odobert scored twice to rescue Tottenham Hotspur’s season as they overturned a first-leg deficit to beat AZ Alkmaar and secure a place in the Europa League quarter-finals.

Europa League - Manchester United 4 - 1 Real Sociedad (Manchester United won 5-3 on aggregate)

Bruno Fernandes delivered a captain’s performance at Old Trafford, scoring a hat-trick to guide Manchester United past 10-man Real Sociedad and into the Europa League quarter-finals, where they will face Lyon.

Conference League - Chelsea 1 - 0 Copenhagen (Chelsea won 3-1 on aggregate). Report from London Super News

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored the only goal of the game as Chelsea sealed their place in the quarter-finals of the Conference League with a forgettable second-leg win over Copenhagen.

Last 16 first leg 

Europa League - AZ Alkmaar 1 - 0 Tottenham Hotspur

Lucas Bergvall's unfortunate own goal condemned Tottenham to a flat and uninspiring defeat in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie against AZ Alkmaar.

From across Europe - Europa League ~ AZ Alkmaar 1 - 0 Tottenham Hotspur ~ View from the stands

Conference League - FC Copenhagen 1 - 2 Chelsea

Chelsea took a significant step towards the Europa Conference League quarter-finals with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Copenhagen in Denmark.

From across Europe - UEFA Conference League ~ FC Copenhagen 1 - 2 Chelsea ~ Pre match

Europa League - Real Sociedad 1 - 1 Manchester United

Joshua Zirkzee netted his first European goal for Manchester United, but his side had to settle for a draw against Real Sociedad, leaving their Europa League last-16 tie finely poised.

From across Europe - UEL ~ Sociedad v Man United

Play-off Stage

Conference League - Shamrock Rovers 0 - 1 Molde (Finished 1-1 on aggregate)

Molde won 5-4 on penalties

Shamrock Rovers’ European adventure came to a cruel end at Tallaght Stadium as they suffered a 5-4 defeat on penalties to Molde in the play-off round of the UEFA Conference League.

Conference League - Molde 0 - 1 Shamrock (report from Super News Affiliate)

Michael Noonan has etched his name into European football history with a decisive debut goal for Shamrock Rovers, as the Irish side edged past Molde in the first leg of their Conference League play-off.

UEFA Conference League | Molde 0 - 1 Shamrock Rovers

League Stage

UEFA Europa League - Tottenham Hotspur 3 - 0 Elfsborg

Tottenham battled through yet another injury setback to book their place in the last 16 of the Europa League, with teenage sensation Mikey Moore capping off the victory over Elfsborg in style.

UEL 24/25 - Tottenham Hotspur 3 - 0 Elfsborg ~ View from the stands

UEFA Europa League - FCSB 0 - 2 Manchester United (report from Super News Affiliate)

It was a good night in Romania for Manchester United. They advanced to the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League after a 2-0 victory against FCSB on the eighth and final matchday of the competition's league phase.

UEFA Europa League - Man United 2 - 1 Rangers

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes delivered a dramatic stoppage-time winner to secure victory over Rangers in their all-British clash at Old Trafford.

UEL 24/25 - Man United v Rangers ~ View from the stands

UEFA  Conference League - Astana 1 - 3 Chelsea

Marc Guiu made a big impression as Chelsea secured their spot in the UEFA Conference League knockout stage with a victory over Astana in freezing Kazakhstan.

Astana v Chelsea - View from the stands in freezing Kazakhstan.

UEL - Viktoria Plzeň 1 - 2 Manchester United

Rasmus Højlund came off the bench to score twice as Manchester United overturned a deficit to secure a crucial Europa League victory against Viktoria Plzeň.

Viktoria Plzeň 1 - 2 Manchester United - View from the United end

UECL - Heidenheim 0 - 2 Chelsea

Jadon Sancho marked his first start since October 20 by providing assists for both goals, helping Chelsea maintain their perfect record in the Conference League with a victory over Heidenheim in Germany.

Heidenheim 0 - 2 Chelsea - View from the stands 

UEL - Tottenham Hotspur 2 - 2 Roma

Veteran defender Mats Hummels rescued a dramatic late equaliser for Claudio Ranieri's Roma, denying Tottenham victory in a tense Europa League clash.

Spurs 2 - 2 Roma - View from the stands

UEL - Manchester United 3 - 2 Bodø/Glimt

Ruben Amorim's first home match as Manchester United boss ended in a win for his new club.

United and Bodø/Glimt produce Europa League classic - View from the stands

UEL - Galatasaray 3 - 2 Tottenham Hotspur

Victor Osimhen struck twice as Galatasaray handed 10-man Tottenham their first Europa League defeat of the season in Istanbul.

Spurs lose against Galatasaray

UEL - Manchester United 2 - 0 PAOK

Amad Diallo’s second-half brace handed Manchester United a crucial win over Greek champions PAOK, jump-starting their Europa League journey and giving incoming manager Ruben Amorim a real chance at securing a top-eight spot.

MUFC v PAOK - 3

UEL - Porto 3 - 3 Manchester United

Harry Maguire salvaged a dramatic draw for a 10-man Manchester United side, who had thrown away a two-goal lead and seen Bruno Fernandes sent off in their Europa League clash against Porto.

Maguire to the rescue - 1

UEL - Tottenham Hotspur 3 - 0 Qarabag

Tottenham kicked off their Europa League campaign with an impressive win against Qarabag, despite being reduced to 10 men just seven minutes into the match.

This was great preparation as Spurs will face an important few weeks in different competitions. For this match, there was a 35-minute delay to the start due to various travel disruptions across London.

UEL: Spurs start Europa League campaign with a win - 1

UEL - Manchester United 1 - 1 Twente

Christian Eriksen experienced both triumph and disappointment for Manchester United as Erik ten Hag’s side faltered at the beginning of their Europa League journey, drawing with Twente, the Dutch manager’s boyhood club.

UEL: United held by Dutch side - 1

2024/2025 qualifiers 

UECL: Chelsea 2 - 0 Servette 

Christopher Nkunku’s penalty helped Enzo Maresca claim his first win as Chelsea manager, with the Blues securing a two-goal lead against Servette in the first leg of their Conference League play-off.

UECL: FK Panevėžys 0 - The New Saints

The New Saints took a firm grip on their Europa Conference League play-off with a 3-0 victory over Lithuanian side FK Panevėžys in Vilnius.

UEL: Viktoria Plzeň 1 - 0 Hearts

After overcoming a shaky start and edging towards a commendable goalless draw in the Czech Republic, Hearts' hopes were dashed when Daniel Oyegoke accidentally turned a late cross into his own net.

UEL: Ajax 0 - 1 Panathinaikos

This finished 1-1 on aggregate with Ajax winning 13-12 on penalties.

Ajax beat Panathinaikos on penalties after an epic shootout featuring 34 spot-kicks to reach the Europa League qualifying play-off round.

Ajax Goalkeeper Remko Pasveer saved five penalties and scored one, while defender Anton Gaaei scored the winning kick for Ajax.

The Dutch side won despite Netherlands striker Brian Brobbey missing two spot-kicks, with Bertrand Traore and Youri Baas were also off target for the home side. 

UEL: Ajax qualify after epic shootout - 1

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