Midtjylland

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

Fenerbahce and Shakhtar Donetsk shared a goalless draw in their UEFA Champions League qualifier as Monaco convincingly beat Young Boys.

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

Morten Rasmussen Southampton manager Ronald Koeman pointed to key decisions against his team after their defeat to Midtjylland in the 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.

Shane Long A first goal in 17 months from Jay Rodriguez spared Southampton a defeat in their Europa League qualifier against Midtjylland.

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

Shane Long After a faltering start to the Premier League season, Shane Long wants to see improvements against Midtjylland in the UEFA Europa League.

Stephan El Shaarawy Ajax dragged themselves back from two goals down only to lose 3-2 to Rapid Vienna and crash out of the UEFA Champions League qualifiers.