Slovan Bratislava

Lille Lille coach Rene Girard claimed his team's 2-0 win over Lorient was "comforting" ahead of their UEFA Champions League play-off second leg.

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.

Celtic Scottish champions Celtic will face KR Reykjavik in the second qualifying round for the UEFA Champions League.

Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham got their UEFA Europa League campaign up and running in style with a 5-1 win over Asteris Tripolis on Thursday.

Premier League West Ham were taken to penalties before eventually seeing off Birkirkara in the UEFA Europa League.

Marek Hamsik Napoli coach Rafael Benitez wants to aid Marek Hamsik's return to form by maintaining his playing time in the side.

Damiano Tommasi As many ties remain in the balance, Brondby, Slovan Bratislava and West Ham appear certain to confirm their Europa League progress.

Sevilla Sevilla coach Unai Emery is after improvement from his side when they visit Standard Liege on Thursday.

Slovan Bratislava

Sevilla Sevilla got the defence of their UEFA Europa League title off to a triumphant start with a 2-0 home win over Feyenoord on Thursday.