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Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham got their UEFA Europa League campaign up and running in style with a 5-1 win over Asteris Tripolis on Thursday.

Benfica came from behind to thrash PAOK and reach the group stages of the Champions League - a result that leaves Liverpool in pot three.

The Europa League starts on Thursday and coaches Paulo Sousa and Thomas Tuchel will be keen to catch the eye for their new clubs.

Huub Stevens PAOK head coach Huub Stevens has played down his side's chances ahead of his return to Schalke's Veltins Arena.

PAOK owner Ivan Savvidis disrupted Sunday's Super League match with AEK after not agreeing with the disallowing of a goal.

Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham produced a late turnaround to beat AEL 2-1 in the Europa League on Thursday, while Astra shocked Lyon with a 2-1 away win.

There was more disappointment for Liverpool in the Europa League, while Marseille suffered a surprise home defeat.

Victor Moses Maurizio Sarri has some concerns about Eden Hazard's fitness, with the Belgium star set to miss the visit of PAOK with ankle trouble.

Sevilla Sevilla coach Unai Emery hailed his team's ability to grind out results, as they prepare to host Standard Liege in the UEFA Europa League.

PAOK Metalist Kharkiv have been banned from this season's UEFA Champions League for alleged match fixing.