🚨 Europa League Round-Up: Milan Hit Four, Benfica Thrash Celtic as Juventus and Sunderland Win Late
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The Europa League delivered another action-packed night on Thursday as AC Milan's teenage star Alphadjo Cisse scored a historic hat-trick, Benfica demolished Celtic 4-1 and Juventus produced a dramatic late comeback against Celta Vigo. Bournemouth, Sunderland, Leverkusen, Lyon and Beşiktaş were also among the winners on a night packed with goals and late drama.
Salzburg 0-4 Milan: Cisse Makes European History
AC Milan produced one of the night's biggest statements with a 4-0 victory away to Salzburg.
The headline belonged to Alphadjo Cisse, who scored a remarkable hat-trick inside 49 minutes.
The 19-year-old became the youngest Italian to score a hat-trick in European club competition, while also becoming the first Milan player to score three goals in a continental match since Filippo Inzaghi in 2002.
Milan were reduced to 10 men late on after Filippo Terracciano received a straight red card, but the damage had already been done.
Player Ratings
Alphadjo Cisse — 10/10: Historic hat-trick and the outstanding player of the night.
Milan midfield — 8.5/10: Controlled the contest and supplied the attack effectively.
Salzburg defence — 5.5/10: Struggled to contain Milan's movement and finishing.
Benfica 4-1 Celtic: Duran Leads the Rout
Benfica continued their strong start to the competition with a commanding 4-1 victory over Celtic.
Jhon Durán scored twice, while Benfica's attacking movement repeatedly caused problems for the Scottish champions.
Celtic showed more threat after the break but could not recover from Benfica's dominant first-half display.
Player Ratings
Jhon Durán — 9/10: Two goals and a constant threat in the Benfica attack.
Benfica attack — 8.5/10: Four goals and sustained pressure.
Celtic attack — 7/10: Improved after half-time but lacked the cutting edge required.
Celta Vigo 1-2 Juventus: Kolo Muani Wins It Late
Juventus completed a dramatic comeback in Vigo to defeat Celta 2-1.
Celta took the lead through Hugo Álvarez after a well-worked attacking move.
Juventus eventually levelled through Nick Woltemade, who capitalised on a defensive error.
Then, in the final moments, Randal Kolo Muani struck the winner to complete Juventus' comeback.
Player Ratings
Randal Kolo Muani — 9/10: Produced the decisive late winner.
Nick Woltemade — 8/10: Scored Juventus' equaliser and provided a major attacking presence.
Hugo Álvarez — 8/10: Finished Celta's excellent opening move and threatened throughout.
Bournemouth 3-0 Sturm Graz: Cherries Make European History
Bournemouth secured their first European home victory with a convincing 3-0 win over Sturm Graz.
Evanilson opened the scoring with a first-half header before Rayan added a second.
Álvaro Rodríguez then converted a stoppage-time penalty to complete a memorable night at the Vitality Stadium.
The victory followed Bournemouth's opening-day win away to Real Sociedad, giving them a perfect start to their European campaign.
Player Ratings
Evanilson — 8.5/10: Important opener and strong attacking performance.
Rayan — 8.5/10: His goal helped settle a difficult second half.
Álvaro Rodríguez — 8/10: Kept his composure to score the late penalty.
Đorđe Petrović — 8/10: Made important saves when Sturm Graz threatened.
Lyon 3-2 Crystal Palace: Five-Goal Thriller
Lyon edged Crystal Palace 3-2 in one of the night's most entertaining matches.
Corentin Tolisso, Ernest Nuamah and Pavel Šulc scored for the French side.
Palace fought back through Yeremy Pino and Daichi Kamada, setting up a tense finish, but Lyon held on for all three points.
Player Ratings
Pavel Šulc — 8.5/10: Scored the goal that ultimately proved decisive.
Corentin Tolisso — 8/10: Experienced presence and important contribution.
Daichi Kamada — 8/10: His late goal gave Palace genuine hope.
Crystal Palace defence — 6.5/10: Conceded three goals before mounting a late response.
Torreense 1-2 Sunderland: Sadiki Completes Late Comeback
Sunderland produced another dramatic European comeback, beating Torreense 2-1 in Portugal.
Torreense took the lead through Volnei Feltes before Sunderland equalised through Ahoka.
The visitors then completed the turnaround in the 93rd minute when Noah Sadiki produced a spectacular volley from Granit Xhaka's lay-off.
The victory gives Sunderland six points from their opening two matches.
Player Ratings
Noah Sadiki — 9/10: Match-winning goal in stoppage time.
Granit Xhaka — 8/10: Supplied the assist for the decisive goal and provided experience.
Volnei Feltes — 8/10: Gave Torreense an important lead.
Lech Poznań 0-4 Leverkusen: Schick Double From the Spot
Bayer Leverkusen maintained their perfect start by defeating Lech Poznań 4-0.
Patrik Schick scored twice from the penalty spot, while Leverkusen's overall dominance ensured they never looked in serious danger.
The German side now have two wins from two in the league phase.
Player Ratings
Patrik Schick — 9/10: Two goals and a clinical attacking display.
Leverkusen midfield — 8.5/10: Controlled the game from start to finish.
Lech Poznań attack — 5.5/10: Struggled to create meaningful opportunities.
Hoffenheim 2-3 Beşiktaş: Turkish Side Hold On
Beşiktaş secured a narrow 3-2 victory away to Hoffenheim.
The Turkish club produced enough attacking quality to claim the points despite Hoffenheim repeatedly threatening to respond.
The result gives Beşiktaş an important win after their opening Europa League victory over Marseille.
Player Ratings
Beşiktaş attack — 8/10: Created enough chances to produce three goals.
Hoffenheim attack — 7.5/10: Kept the game competitive.
Beşiktaş defence — 7/10: Did enough to protect the narrow advantage.
Marseille 0-1 Olympiacos: Hezze Decides It
Marseille's difficult European campaign continued as they suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Olympiacos.
Santiago Hezze scored the only goal of the match, giving the Greek side a valuable away victory.
Marseille remain without a point after their opening two league-phase matches.
Player Ratings
Santiago Hezze — 8.5/10: Decisive goalscorer in an important away win.
Olympiacos defence — 8.5/10: Produced a clean sheet at the Velodrome.
Marseille attack — 6/10: Failed to find an equaliser.
Rennes 2-1 OFI Crete: Rennes Hold Firm
Rennes claimed a 2-1 victory over OFI Crete to secure another important three points.
The French side did enough in the decisive moments to take the win and strengthen their position in the league phase.
Player Ratings
Rennes attack — 8/10: Produced two goals and enough chances to win.
Rennes midfield — 7.5/10: Helped control the important phases.
OFI Crete attack — 7/10: Found the net but could not complete the comeback.
Ferencváros 2-1 Viktoria Plzeň: Hosts Edge It
Ferencváros secured a 2-1 victory over Viktoria Plzeň.
The Hungarian side produced the decisive moments to claim all three points in a competitive contest.
Player Ratings
Ferencváros attack — 8/10: Two goals secured the victory.
Ferencváros midfield — 7.5/10: Worked hard to control the game.
Viktoria Plzeň attack — 7/10: Scored but could not find another breakthrough.
Dinamo Zagreb 1-0 Anderlecht: Narrow Home Win
Dinamo Zagreb defeated Anderlecht 1-0 to secure three points in a closely fought match.
The Croatian side's defence held firm after finding the decisive goal, denying Anderlecht a way back into the contest.
Player Ratings
Dinamo Zagreb defence — 8.5/10: Protected the lead and kept a clean sheet.
Dinamo Zagreb attack — 7.5/10: Made the crucial chance count.
Anderlecht attack — 6.5/10: Could not produce the required equaliser.
Jagiellonia Białystok claimed a convincing 3-1 victory over Ararat-Armenia.
The Polish side produced three goals to secure their first win of the league phase.
Player Ratings
Jagiellonia attack — 8.5/10: Three goals and a productive display.
Jagiellonia midfield — 8/10: Controlled the contest.
Ararat-Armenia attack — 7/10: Found a goal but lacked consistency.
Sparta Praha 1-1 Lillestrøm: Points Shared
Sparta Praha and Lillestrøm played out a 1-1 draw.
Neither side could find a winning goal after the two teams exchanged strikes, leaving them with a point each.
Player Ratings
Sparta Praha midfield — 7.5/10: Controlled significant periods.
Lillestrøm defence — 7.5/10: Held firm to secure a point.
Both attacks — 7/10: Produced a goal apiece but lacked a decisive finish.
AZ Alkmaar 2-1 Hapoel Beer-Sheva: AZ Get the Job Done
AZ Alkmaar secured a 2-1 home victory over Hapoel Beer-Sheva.
The Dutch side took advantage of their opportunities to claim an important three points.
Player Ratings
AZ attack — 8/10: Scored twice and created enough to win.
AZ midfield — 7.5/10: Helped dictate the tempo.
Hapoel attack — 7/10: Managed one goal but could not complete the comeback.
Celje 0-3 Omonia: Omonia Cruise
Omonia produced one of the night's strongest away performances, beating Celje 3-0.
The Cypriot side controlled the contest and completed an impressive clean-sheet victory.
Player Ratings
Omonia attack — 9/10: Three goals in a dominant away display.
Omonia defence — 8.5/10: Kept Celje scoreless.
Celje attack — 6/10: Struggled to create enough danger.
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