The European League kicked off tonight (Thursday) with a big surprise when Manchester United lost at home 1:0 to Real Sociedad. Even earlier, Arsenal recorded a 1:2 against Zurich, while Roma disappointed and lost 2:1 to Ludogorets.
House A
P.C. Zurich – Arsenal 2:1
The Gunners recovered from the painful loss to Manchester United, hoping that this season will end with the first European title in the club’s history. The 19-year-old Marquinhos scored first (16), and after Mirlind Craisio equalized from the penalty spot (44), Marquinhos moved to the role of the cook and set up the winning goal for Eddy Anketia (62), in a game in which Mikel Arteta made a wide rotation and brought on many substitute players. Zurich continued its bad momentum with a third consecutive loss in all frames. At halftime of the game, a minute’s silence was held in memory of Queen Elizabeth.
PSV Eindhoven – Budo Glimt 1:1
For PSV: Cody Gapko (62), for Glimt: Albert Grunbiak (44)
second house
AK Larnaca – run 2:1
The runner-up of Cyprus had already seen how it achieved a respectable point in the third visit in its history to the group stage of the Europa League – but a dramatic turnaround prevented it. Omri Altman started the lineup and was replaced in the 63rd minute. Arthur Thiet scored first for the guest (29), Oyer Eisen (33), and Lorenz Assignon scored four minutes into added time.
Fenerbahce – Dynamo Kyiv 1:2
Fenerbahce: Gustavo Henrik (35), Michy Batshuayi (93). For Kyiv: Viktor Tsygankov (63)
third house
Ludogorets – Romans 1:2
Last season’s Conference League champions started the group stage on the wrong foot, with a second loss in a row after the 4:0 defeat suffered by Jose Mourinho and his players from Udinese four days ago. Cauley scored in the 72nd minute, Eldor Shomorudov equalized in the 86th minute, but the last word belonged to Nonato (88). Danny Groffer spent the 90 minutes on the Ludogorets bench.
Helsinki – Real Betis 2:0
For Betis: Willian Jose (45, 64)
fourth house
Malmö – Braga 2:0
For Braga: Bruno Rodriguez (30), Ricardo Horta (70)
Union Berlin – Union Saint-Gilloise 1:0
For Saint Gilois: Senna Linen (39)
House of God
Lazio – Feyenoord 2:4
Lazio came to this match with deflated morale after the home loss to Napoli, their top rival in Italy. However, against Feyenoord, the Romans did not have a hard time and comforted the local fans a little. Luis Alberto started the celebration already in the fourth minute and Felipe Anderson doubled (15) from an Immobilia kick. Vasino made it 0:3 even before the break (28) and completed a pair in the 63rd minute. Santiago Jimenez missed a penalty (69) and in the 88th minute Idrisi with a bomb to the crossbar and inside turned the defeat into a probable loss.
Sturm Graz – Mitiuland 0:1
For Storm: Emmanuel Amega (8)
sixth house
Manchester United – Real Sociedad 1:0
After riding the wave in the Premier League with four consecutive victories, Manchester United hoped to open the group stage in the Europa League on the right foot as well. She was a clear favorite against the Spaniards and Ten Haah started with a strong lineup that included the purchase players Casemiro and Anthony and in attack Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese star scored a disallowed goal in the first half and in the 59th minute Bryce Mendes scored a penalty for the Basques after a foul by Lisandro Martinez in the box.
Omonia Nicosia – Sherif Tiraspol 3:0
For Sharif: Ibrahim Rashid (2), Ayabi Atimune (55), Moussa Diop (76)
seventh house
Nantes – Olympiakos 1:2
Doron Leidner has not yet registered for Europe and Marcelo, who was signed in the meantime to be the left defender, was also not in the Greeks’ squad, who were relegated to the Europa League after the elimination against Maccabi Haifa and opened the group stage with a fairly expected loss. The excellent Blas made Mustafa Mohamed the 0:1 for the host (32), but Samuel scored an own goal in the 50th minute. However, deep in extra time, Evan Gassan gave the French a sweet victory.
Freiburg – Karabakh 1:2
For Freiburg: For Freiburg: Vincenzo Griffo (7), Ritsu Duhan (15). Karabakh: Marko Vesovic (39)
eighth house
Red Star Belgrade – Monaco 1:0
Another team that was eliminated against Maccabi Haifa in the Champions League qualifiers is Red Star Belgrade, which again lost at home against a very strong team. Berel Embolo was the one who arranged for the team from the principalities to score a small 0:1 in the derby against Nice in the last league game and the Swiss also decided the day in the 75th minute.
Franzvarous – Trabzonspor 2:3
For Franzvarous: Tomak Chol (5 and 44), Adama Traore (29). For Trabzonspor: Maxi Gomes (39), Omut Bozok (71)