Episode Guide
Season 2027
Episode Guide
AFC Bournemouth vs. Sturm Graz
AFC Bournemouth reaffirmed their status as serious contenders by topping Real Sociedad away, while Sturm Graz equalized with Rennes at home.
Celta Vigo vs. Juventus
Celta Vigo didn't have a great start, losing to Omonia on their own turf. Instead, Juventus easily took care of business against NEC Nijmegen.
Benfica vs. Celtic
Benfica search for another signature win after taking Milan by surprise. Celtic are hunting for their first points after being upended by Ferencváros.
Rennes vs. OFI Crete
Rennes pulled the strings against Sturm Graz but couldn't find a goal despite several attempts. Instead, OFI Crete upset Hoffenheim on the road.
Ferencváros vs. Viktoria Plzeň
Ferencváros snapped up a convincing away win over Celtic, while Viktoria Plzeň look for improvements after a rough outing versus Union Saint-Gilloise.
Hoffenheim vs. Beşiktaş
Hoffenheim need to get back on track after a surprising loss to OFI Crete. Beşiktaş are coming off a statement victory over Marseille.
Jagiellonia Białystok vs. Ararat-Armenia
Jagiellonia Białystok and Ararat-Armenia aim to avoid falling behind after being bested by Olympiacos and Sparta Praha in their respective openers.
Marseille vs. Olympiacos
Olympique Marseille look to move on from a tough debut versus Besiktas, while Olympiacos seek to build on their win over Jagiellonia Bialystok.
Dinamo Zagreb vs. Anderlecht
Dinamo Zagreb commenced with a goalless draw against Hapoel Beer-Sheva. Anderlecht couldn't claw back from an early hole against Lyon.
NEC Nijmegen vs. Levski Sofia
NEC Nijmegen were unable to hang with Juventus in the first contest, while Levski Sofia stayed in the game but ultimately lost to RB Salzburg.
Sparta Praha vs. Lillestrøm
Sparta Praha were one of the most impressive sides in the maiden matchday, romping Ararat-Armenia. Instead, Lillestrom were upended by Torreense.
Celje vs. Omonia
Celje were defeated with a two-nil result by Bayer Leverkusen in the opening contest. Instead, Omonia pulled off the upset against Celta Vigo.
Lyon vs. Crystal Palace
Lyon came out guns blazing and held their lead to topple Anderlecht, while Crystal Palace delivered a dominant performance against Lech Poznań.
RB Salzburg vs. Milan
RB Salzburg eked it out against Levski Sofia thanks to a first-half goal, while Milan will seek to redeem themselves after a no-show versus Benfica.
Torreense vs. Sunderland
Torreense started well by nipping Lillestrøm away, but will face one of the competition's top dogs next, as Sunderland beat AZ Alkmaar a month ago.
AZ Alkmaar vs. Hapoel Beer-Sheva
AZ Alkmaar were narrowly defeated by Sunderland in the first round, while Hapoel Beer Sheva shared the spoils with Dinamo Zagreb on the road.
Union Saint-Gilloise vs. Real Sociedad
Union Saint-Gilloise came out very aggressively and bagged three goals against Viktoria Plzeň, while Real Sociedad fell short versus AFC Bournemouth.
Lech Poznań vs. Bayer Leverkusen
Lech Poznań are set for another difficult encounter after being played off the park by Crystal Palace. Instead, Bayer Leverkusen easily upended Celje.
Crystal Palace vs. Lech Poznań
Crystal Palace leveled up and will start their bid for their second straight continental trophy. Lech Poznan are back following a five-year hiatus.
Juventus vs. NEC Nijmegen
Juventus will try to make the most of this opportunity after their faltering late domestically. NEC Nijmegen hadn't played in this cup since 2019.
Celtic vs. Ferencváros
Celtic will play in this cup after a massive collapse against LASK in the UCL playoff. Ferencvaros ousted Vojvodina, Górnik Zabrze and Trabzonspor.
Beşiktaş vs. Marseille
Two of the most decorated outfits in the competition are poised for their third-ever meeting in the opening round of the group phase.
Lillestrøm vs. Torreense
Lillestrom last qualified for the UEFA Europa League in 2018/2019. Torreense will make their debut after stunningly winning the Taça de Portugal.
Viktoria Plzeň vs. Union Saint-Gilloise
Viktoria Plzen reached the Round of 16 in their last participation in 2024/2025. Union Saint-Gilloise exited right after the group phase that year.
Real Sociedad vs. AFC Bournemouth
Real Sociedad and AFC Bournemouth, two of the candidates to go all the way, will test their ambitions in one of the most interesting early match-ups.
Levski Sofia vs. RB Salzburg
Levski Sofia began their journey to qualify in late July and survived three preliminary rounds, while RB Salzburg got the best of Mjallby and Pafos.
OFI Crete vs. Hoffenheim
OFI Crete earned their spot in the UEFA Europa League by beating CSKA Sofia in the playoff. Hoffenheim are primed for their fourth participation.
Milan vs. Benfica
Milan had to settle for this competition after relinquishing fourth place to Como in the last Serie A round. Benfica last participated in 2018/2019.
Sunderland vs. AZ Alkmaar
Sunderland ended a 53-year absence from any European competition thanks to a strong EPL campaign. AZ Alkmaar have never gone too far in this cup.
Olympiacos vs. Jagiellonia Białystok
Olympiacos were relegated after losing to NEC Nijmegen in the UCL playoff, while Jagiellonia Białystok beat two sides, including Rangers, to qualify.
Anderlecht vs. Lyon
Anderlecht survived three playoff rounds to gain access to the group phase, while Lyon were eliminated from the UEFA Champions League by Fenerbahce.
Hapoel Beer-Sheva vs. Dinamo Zagreb
Hapoel Beer-Sheva are set for their first participation since 2020/2021. Dinamo Zagreb finished 23rd in the first phase, bowing out quickly afterward.
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Celje
Bayer Leverkusen went almost all the way in the last two instances they took part in this cup. Celje made it to this stage for the first time.
Sturm Graz vs. Rennes
Sturm Graz collected seven points in the early part of the competition last year. Rennes are back on the continental stage after a two-year hiatus.
Omonia vs. Celta Vigo
Omonia are back in the UEFA Europa League after three years, while Celta Vigo's run ended in the quarter-finals against Freiburg last season.
Ararat-Armenia vs. Sparta Praha
Ararat-Armenia are the first team from their country to reach the group phase. Sparta Praha are coming from the UEFA Champions League playoffs.