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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.

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.

Torpedo Moscow gave themselves a chance of maintaining their Russian Premier League status with a 3-1 win over fellow strugglers Ural.

Jürgen Klopp Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has acknowledged his side were not at their best against Rubin Kazan, but saw no reason to panic.

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

Jürgen Klopp Emre Can scored the equaliser as Liverpool were forced to settle for a home draw against 10-man Rubin Kazan on Jurgen Klopp's Anfield bow.