APOEL

The Europa League starts on Thursday and coaches Paulo Sousa and Thomas Tuchel will be keen to catch the eye for their new clubs.

Reza Ghoochannejhad Striker Reza Ghoochannejhad has joined A-League club Sydney FC on loan from APOEL.

APOEL Paris Saint-Germain's injury crisis has increased the chances of APOEL claiming a shock UEFA Champions League win in Cyprus on Tuesday.

PSG Paris Saint-Germain sealed their qualification to the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League with a 1-0 home victory over APOEL.

Ajax Ajax booked their place in the UEFA Europa League with a comfortable 4-0 win over APOEL at the Amsterdam Arena on Wednesday.

Luis Enrique Luis Enrique insists that Barcelona must beat APOEL on Tuesday to have any chance of topping their UEFA Champions League group.

Pep Guardiola Manchester City opened the play-offs in dominant fashion, while Ajax and Dinamo Zagreb have their work cut out away from home.

Laurent Blanc ​Laurent Blanc is adamant Paris Saint-Germain will not hide behind their injury crisis ahead of a UEFA Champions League clash with APOEL.

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

Hoffenheim meet Liverpool and Nice must battle Napoli in the Champions League play-offs.