Sparta Praha

Olympique Lyon Lyon will need to come from behind if they are to advance past Astra in the UEFA Europa League play-offs on Thursday.

Josef Husbauer Josef Husbauer set his sights on keeping Cagliari in Serie A as he was presented to the media along with fellow new boy Duje Cop.

Cédric Bakambu Marcelino was satisfied with his Villarreal side edging the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final 2-1 against Sparta Prague.

Bořek Dočkal Three first-half goals ensured a place in the Europa League last eight for Sparta Prague as they beat Lazio 3-0, winning 4-1 on aggregate.

Tomas Rosicky Former Czech Republic international Tomas Rosicky has signed a two-year deal to return to Sparta Prague.

Rafael Benítez Rafael Benitez has called for Napoli to be united as they prepare for their UEFA Europa League opener against Sparta Prague 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.

Borussia Dortmund and Napoli were among those to qualify for the last 32 of the Europa League with two games of the group stage remaining.

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