We and our partners do the following data processing based on your consent: store and/or access information on a device, personalised advertising and content, advertising and content measurement, audience research and services development Cover image: OM defenders Nayef Aguerd and CJ Egan-Riley react after their heavy 4-1 defeat by Besiktas in the Europa League, in Istanbul on Thursday, September 17, 2026. © O. Kose, Marseille suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat at Besiktas in Turkey in their opening Europa League match. The result was a fourth consecutive defeat for the French side, who must now prepare for Sunday’s Classique against Paris Saint-Germain at the Vélodrome.
Juventus began their European campaign with a 5-0 win over N.E.C. Nijmegen, with Randal Kolo Muani scoring and providing an assist. Crystal Palace beat Lech Poznan 4-0, while Bournemouth won 2-1 at Real Sociedad.
Portuguese second-tier side Torreense caused an upset by winning 2-1 at Lillestrom. Celtic lost 3-1 to Ferencvaros, while Union Saint-Gilloise beat Plzen 3-0. In the League Cup, a much-changed Manchester City side beat Norwich 5-0, with Rayan Cherki scoring and 17 year-old Floyd Samba netting twice.
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