Sparta Praha

Villarreal edged the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final 2-1 against Sparta Prague, with Cedric Bakambu on target with a brace.

Rio Mavuba Former France international Rio Mavuba has signed a three-year deal at Sparta Prague, leaving Lille after nine years with the Ligue 1 club.

Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham produced a late turnaround to beat AEL 2-1 in the Europa League on Thursday, while Astra shocked Lyon with a 2-1 away win.

There was more disappointment for Liverpool in the Europa League, while Marseille suffered a surprise home defeat.

Charlie Austin Charlie Austin scored his first goals in European club competition as Southampton beat Sparta Prague 3-0 in the Europa League.

Sparta Praha David Lafata inspired Sparta Prague once again as they beat Malmo 4-2 in Tuesday's UEFA Champions League third qualifying round first leg.

Václav Kadlec Eintracht Frankfurt have announced the signing of Sparta Prague forward Vaclav Kadlec on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

Zenit Russian club Zenit will get their UEFA Champions League campaign under way against AEL Limassol in the competition's third qualifying round.

Sevilla UEFA Europa League champions Sevilla stayed alive in this season's competition, while Qarabag were unlucky to be eliminated on Thursday.