AZ Alkmaar

Feyenoord Defensive midfielder Karim El Ahmadi says his Feyenoord team-mates are "ready for battle" as the Rotterdam club prepare to travel to AZ on Sunday.

AZ Alkmaar Luuk de Jong was the hero as his hat-trick helped Eredivisie leaders PSV fend off a brave fight from AZ in a 4-2 victory on Friday.

Groningen Eredivisie sides AZ and Groningen battled out a goalless first-leg draw in their UEFA Europa League play-off on Thursday.

Twente Twente can go clear second in the Eredivisie table on Wednesday, as they travel to Groningen for a make-up fixture.

AZ Alkmaar AZ became the first team to qualify for the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals following an uninspiring 0-0 draw at Anzhi on Thursday.

AZ Alkmaar AZ moved level on points with third-placed Twente in the Eredivisie courtesy of a 2-0 win at Cambuur on Saturday.

Benfica A third UEFA Europa League semi-final in four years is in touching distance for Benfica as they welcome AZ to Lisbon on Thursday.

Lazio Serie A side Lazio have bolstered their defence in the transfer market by securing the services of Mauricio and Wesley Hoedt.

Ajax Lasse Schone starred for Ajax as they won 3-1 at AZ to make it two wins from two games in the new Eredivisie season.