Lokeren

Steve Bruce Hull City boss Steve Bruce is convinced his side will reach the UEFA Europa League's group stage on Thursday.

Steve Bruce Hull boss Steve Bruce was left to rue Allan McGregor's costly error in their 1-0 UEFA Europa League play-off defeat defeat away to Lokeren.

Olympique Lyon Lyon and Real Sociedad were the big-name casualties in the UEFA Europa League play-offs on Thursday.

Inter Milan Italian giants Inter visit Stjarnan in Iceland while Villarreal, Tottenham and Feyenoord also begin their UEFA Europa League play-off ties on the road.

Inter Milan Inter can bounce back from Sunday's Serie A humbling against Cagliari when they host Qarabag in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday.

Steve Bruce Hull City manager Steve Bruce is anticipating a difficult tie against UEFA Europa League play-off round opponents Lokeren.

Lokeren Robbie Brady's double was in vain as Hull City crashed out of the UEFA Europa League on away goals after they could only beat Lokeren 2-1.

Roy Beerens Reigning Portuguese league champions Porto, plus AZ Alkmaar and Mallorca were among the winners in pre-season friendlies on Sunday.

Legia Warszawa UEFA has ordered Legia Warsaw to play their next two home games in Europe behind closed doors due to the racist behaviour of their fans.

Inter Milan Three-time winners Inter have been pitted against Icelandic minnows Stjarnan in the play-off round of the UEFA Europa League.