Sparta Praha

Marco Parolo Marco Parolo's first-half equaliser in Prague puts the Serie A side in the driving seat ahead of the second leg on Italian soil.

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

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

Monaco and Ajax failed to make it to round of 32, while Liverpool and Tottenham sealed top spot in their respective groups.

Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham got their UEFA Europa League campaign up and running in style with a 5-1 win over Asteris Tripolis on Thursday.

Jürgen Klopp Liverpool will meet Borussia Dortmund while Athletic Bilbao face Sevilla in the Europa League quarter-finals.

Jonathan Biabiany Inter have loaned Jonathan Biabiany to Sparta Prague, with the Czech club holding an option to make the move permanent.

Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham were among the teams to book their ticket for the Europa League round of 16.

Denís Suárez Fernández Sparta Prague will put their impressive unbeaten Europa League record on the line when they travel to Villarreal on Thursday.

Gonzalo Higuaín Napoli lost top spot in the Serie A on the weekend but will hope to bounce back in Spain as the Europa League resumes.