Sparta Praha

Claude Puel Southampton have conceded three penalties in four Premier League games and Claude Puel hopes his side have more luck in the Europa League.

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

Zdeněk Ščasný Zdenek Scasny hailed Sparta Prague's first win in Italy and progression to the Europa League last eight as the finest moment of his career.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.