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There were few shocks but plenty of notable efforts, as the likes of West Ham and Copenhagen won in the UEFA Europa League.

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.

Premier League West Ham were taken to penalties before eventually seeing off Birkirkara in the UEFA Europa League.

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

Gonzalo Castro Randon Thomas Tuchel hopes Borussia Dortmund can leapfrog Krasnodar in Europa League Group C by bagging the full three points against PAOK.

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.