Belenenses

Edin Dzeko Baba Rahman has completed his return to Schalke on loan and Chelsea are expected to replace him before the transfer window closes.

Borussia Dortmund claimed a stunning comeback win as Jay Rodriguez's first Southampton goal in over a year salvaged a draw with Midtjylland.

Saint-Étienne Supercopa de Espana winners Athletic Bilbao return to UEFA Europa League action in their play-off first leg clash with Zilina.

Ronald Koeman Southampton's Ronald Koeman comes up against his former club Vitesse in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday.

Borussia Dortmund will have to overcome an Odd test to reach the UEFA Europa League group stages after Friday's play-off draw.

Liverpool booked their place in the knockout stages with a game to spare, but Celtic's hopes of a spot were dashed by Ajax.

Paulo Sousa Paulo Sousa is under no illusions as to how important the Europa League is to a club like Fiorentina ahead of their group-stage finale.

Scott Brown Several big name clubs including Ajax, Fiorentina and Marseille are all fighting to stay alive in this season's Europa League.

Monaco and Ajax failed to make it to round of 32, while Liverpool and Tottenham sealed top spot in their respective groups.

Porto's hopes of winning the Primeira Liga are over after they were held by Belenenses and Benfica drew with Vitoria Guimaraes.