Lokeren

Olympique Lyon Lyon will need to come from behind if they are to advance past Astra in the UEFA Europa League play-offs on Thursday.

All football and other sporting activities in Brussels have been cancelled after the terrorism threat was raised to the highest level.

Fiorentina Dinamo Moscow, Fiorentina, Legia Warsaw and Salzburg became the first teams to reach the UEFA Europa League's knockout phase on Thursday.

Boubacar Barry Ivory Coast goalkeeper Boubacar Barry said he defied his shortcomings, to help deliver a second Africa Cup of Nations title to the nation.

Feyenoord A superb Karim El Ahmadi strike ensured Feyenoord's progress in the UEFA Europa League and left holders Sevilla with work to do.

Steve Bruce Steve Bruce intends to field a weakened starting XI in the UEFA Europa League, as long as Hull City are involved in the competition.

Kevin De Bruyne Sporting Lokeren defender Gregory Mertens collapsed during a game against Genk and was hospitalised.

Sevilla Sevilla will have to overcome a potentially tricky group if they are to defend their UEFA Europa League title this season.

Napoli Italian sides Inter, Fiorentina and Napoli all preserved 100 per cent starts to their UEFA Europa League campaigns on Thursday.

Kevin De Bruyne Sporting Lokeren defender Gregory Mertens has died three days after collapsing during a reserve match against Genk.