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Spots in the UEFA Europa League final qualifying round are up for grabs, with 29 ties set to be decided on Thursday.

Salzburg Red Bull Salzburg are keeping their feet grounded as they launch their bid to reach the UEFA Champions League group stages against Qarabag.

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

Eiji Kawashima Eiji Kawashima insists Japan will not abandon their attacking instincts despite losing to Ivory Coast at the FIFA World Cup last Saturday.

Inter Milan Inter begin the UEFA Europa League group stage with a tough test at in-form Dnipro, while defending champions Sevilla host Feyenoord.

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

Borussia Dortmund ran riot with a 7-2 win over Odd in the UEFA Europa League, while AZ scored twice late on to beat Astra.

Michy Batshuayi Marseille have completed the signing of Belgium international Michy Batshuayi from Standard Liege.

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