Qabala

Marcel Schmelzer Borussia Dortmund must not be complacent against Qabala in Thursday's Europa League game, coach Thomas Tuchel warns.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan Henrikh Mkhitaryan will sit out Thursday's Europa League encounter between Borussia Dortmund and Qabala due to political reasons.

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

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

Thomas Tuchel Although Borussia Dortmund have a meeting with rivals Schalke on Sunday, Thomas Tuchel will pick his best team for Thursday's Qabala match.

IFK Göteborg Two-time competition winners IFK Gothenburg visit Fola Esch hoping to avoid a surprise UEFA Europa League elimination on Thursday.

IFK Göteborg IFK Gothenburg avoided a UEFA Europa League shock by winning 2-0 at Fola Esch in the second leg of their first round qualifier.

IFK Göteborg Two-time winners Gothenburg begin their UEFA Europa League campaign at the first qualifying stage against Fola Esch on Thursday.