Birkirkara

Vojislav Stanković Partizan edged into the third round of qualfying for the UEFA Champions League after being held to a 0-0 draw by Shirak on Wednesday.

Minnows Juvenes/Dogana shipped nine goals as Brondby were the runaway success story of the UEFA Europa League qualifying first round.

Damiano Tommasi Former Italy international Damiano Tommasi could make a return to action with La Fiorita in the UEFA Europa League this week.

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.

Aaron Cresswell West Ham defender Aaron Cresswell is not expecting an easy ride in Malta, but is optimistic Slaven Bilic's side will see off Birkirkara.

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

Premier League West Ham were taken to penalties before eventually seeing off Birkirkara in the UEFA Europa League.

Borussia Dortmund and Athletic Bilbao await Wolfsberger and Inter Baku if they prevail in the UEFA Europa League's second qualifying round.

Damiano Tommasi As many ties remain in the balance, Brondby, Slovan Bratislava and West Ham appear certain to confirm their Europa League progress.

Maltese club Birkirkara reached the third qualifying round of the Europa League for the first time, beating Hearts 2-1 on Thursday.