UEFA Europa League and Conference League: 24/25

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

2024/2025 Group Stage

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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