Match reviews
Post-match reports and full-time analysis from across Europe's top leagues, newest first.
Villarreal Run Riot in Málaga: Three Goals, Zero Excuses, Total Dominance
Villarreal put Málaga to the sword with a 3-1 victory in La Liga, with Pape Gueye stealing the show on a night when the home side were thoroughly outclassed in every department that matters.
Beşiktaş 4-1 Marseille: A Night Istanbul Will Not Forget
Beşiktaş were ruthless, organised, and utterly convincing as they dismantled Marseille 4-1 in the UEFA Europa League. Marseille had no answer to a side that competed from the first whistle to the last.
Torreense Stun Lillestrøm 2-1 in Europa League: The Norwegians Had No Answers
Torreense came to Norway, sat deep, and picked Lillestrøm apart on the counter. The home side had the ball, the corners, and the shots. They still lost. That tells you everything.
Celtic 1-3 Ferencvárosi: Hungarians Punish Sloppy Defending in Europa League Defeat
Ferencvárosi put Celtic to the sword at Parkhead, scoring three times to claim a damaging Europa League win. Celtic had the ball, the corners, and the crosses. They just did not have the basics.
Juventus 5-0 NEC Nijmegen: Juve Tear Apart Outclassed Dutch Side in Europa League Rout
Juventus were ruthless and clinical in Turin, dismantling NEC Nijmegen 5-0 in the UEFA Europa League with goals from Nico González, Kerim Alajbegovic, Nick Woltemade, Zeki Çelik, and Randal Kolo Muani. NEC never competed.
Bournemouth Win 2-1 at Real Sociedad in Europa League Opener
Bournemouth came from behind to beat Real Sociedad 2-1 in San Sebastián, with goals from Rayan and Sergio Gómez settling the match after Justin Kluivert's opener was wiped out by VAR.
Union Saint-Gilloise Win 3-0 at Plzeň But The Numbers Tell a Brutal Story
Union Saint-Gilloise left Plzeň with a comfortable 3-0 victory in the UEFA Europa League, but Viktoria's stats make for deeply uncomfortable reading. Twenty-two shots. Zero goals. That is your problem right there.
Crystal Palace 4-0 Lech Poznań: Palace Blow Polish Side Away in Dominant Europa League Display
Crystal Palace put four past Lech Poznań at Selhurst Park, with goals from Yéremy Pino, Chris Richards, Jørgen Strand Larsen, and Eddie Nketiah sealing a commanding Europa League victory. The result was never in doubt after a ruthless first half that exposed every weakness Poznań brought to south London.
Manchester City 5-0 Norwich: Floyd Samba Leads the Rout as City Dismantle the Canaries in the Carabao Cup
Manchester City were ruthless at home, putting five past Norwich without reply in the Carabao Cup. Floyd Samba grabbed a brace and the stats told the full story.
Real Betis 1-0 Getafe: Abde Strikes on the Stroke of Half-Time as Getafe Implode
Abde Ezzalzouli's right-foot finish just before the break settled a bad-tempered La Liga contest, with Getafe finishing with ten men and their manager sent to the stands twice in the first half.
OFI 2-0 Hoffenheim: Greeks Outfight Bundesliga Side in Europa League Upset
OFI produced a disciplined, combative performance to beat 1899 Hoffenheim 2-0 in the UEFA Europa League, with Aitor Cantalapiedra and Georgios Kanellopoulos scoring to give the Cretan side a deserved victory. Hoffenheim had the ball but OFI had the desire.
Salzburg Win 1-0 in Sofia But Levski Make Them Suffer
Haris Tabakovic's first-half goal settled a scrappy Europa League tie in favour of Salzburg, but Levski Sofia made life difficult and left the pitch with five yellow cards and a genuine grievance about the scoreline.
Barcelona 7-2 Racing Santander: Raphinha Runs the Show in a Demolition Job
Barcelona put seven past Racing Santander at home in a performance that was ruthless from the first whistle. Raphinha scored twice from the spot and the Catalans never looked like letting up.
Benfica Down Ten-Man Milan 2-0 in Europa League as Rossoneri Capitulate at San Siro
Benfica produced a dominant Europa League display to beat AC Milan 2-0, with goals from Dodi Lukébakio and Jakub Kamiński exposing a Milan side who had no answers and no discipline.
Sturm Graz 0-0 Rennes: Graz Hold On Despite Rennes Dominance in Europa League Opener
Rennes controlled large portions of this Europa League encounter but could not convert their superiority into goals, with Sturm Graz digging in for a hard-earned point despite being outshot 23 to 11.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Hold Dinamo Zagreb to a Goalless Draw in Europa League Opener
Dinamo Zagreb dominated possession and created more chances but could not find a way through a resolute Hapoel Be'er Sheva side, as both teams shared a 0-0 draw in the UEFA Europa League.
Aston Villa Stunned 3-1 at Coventry: Abraham Brace Sends Villa Out of the Carabao Cup
Aston Villa were beaten 3-1 by Coventry in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night, with Tammy Abraham scoring twice and Ross Barkley adding a header in a result that will sting. Villa had no answers and no excuses.
Brighton Beat Manchester United 3-2 at Old Trafford: Carabao Cup Capitulation Laid Bare
Brighton won 3-2 at Old Trafford in the Carabao Cup, going two up inside ten minutes and holding firm despite United's greater share of possession and shots. United had more of everything that looks good on paper and still lost. That tells you everything.
Sunderland 1-0 AZ Alkmaar: Le Fée Penalty Seals Europa League Win Despite Dominant Dutch Possession
Sunderland edged AZ Alkmaar 1-0 in the UEFA Europa League thanks to a 66th-minute Enzo Le Fée penalty, grinding out a result despite the Dutch side controlling the ball for the majority of the match.
Olympiacos 2-1 Jagiellonia: Greeks Survive Siege to Claim Europa League Win
Olympiacos held on for a 2-1 Europa League victory over Jagiellonia Białystok despite being outshot 25 to 4, with Roman Yaremchuk's late header unable to save the Polish side from defeat.