Lech Poznań

Scott Brown Several big name clubs including Ajax, Fiorentina and Marseille are all fighting to stay alive in this season's Europa League.

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

Frank de Boer Four-time UEFA Champions League winners Ajax enter this year's competition in the qualifying round and Frank De Boer says they are ready.

Borussia Dortmund claimed a stunning comeback win as Jay Rodriguez's first Southampton goal in over a year salvaged a draw with Midtjylland.

Jurgen Klopp made a low-key Anfield debut as Liverpool were frustrated by Rubin Kazan, while Anderlecht beat Tottenham.

Liverpool booked their place in the knockout stages with a game to spare, but Celtic's hopes of a spot were dashed by Ajax.

Monaco and Ajax failed to make it to round of 32, while Liverpool and Tottenham sealed top spot in their respective groups.

Ajax allowed a two-goal lead to slip, drawing 2-2 at Rapid Vienna in UEFA Champions League qualifying, but Celtic and Basel were victorious.

A 3-2 away win was not enough for Trencin to knock out Steaua Bucharest in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League.