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Ajax allowed a two-goal lead to slip, drawing 2-2 at Rapid Vienna in UEFA Champions League qualifying, but Celtic and Basel were victorious.

Stephan El Shaarawy Ajax dragged themselves back from two goals down only to lose 3-2 to Rapid Vienna and crash out of the UEFA Champions League qualifiers.

Frank de Boer Four-time UEFA Champions League winners Ajax enter this year's competition in the qualifying round and Frank De Boer says they are ready.

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

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.

Jurgen Klopp made a low-key Anfield debut as Liverpool were frustrated by Rubin Kazan, while Anderlecht beat Tottenham.

Christian Benteke is back in Liverpool's starting XI after recovering from injury.

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.