Gallo Images Bafana Bafana defender Siyabonga Ngezana found the back of the net in a seven-goal thriller as FCSB beat Feyenoord 4-3 in the UEFA Europa League on

Favourites for the Europa League have been named, after the competition's most recent results played out on Thursday.

There are 24 spots up for grabs in the knockout phase of the 2025/26 UEFA Europa League – we keep track of them all here.

UEFA Europa League, Matchday 6, 11/12/25Lyon retain their place at the top of the UEFA Europa League league phase table with a 2-1 victory against Go Ahead Eagles at the Groupama Stadium. Goals from

Phil: A win at Basel is an excellent result as they are Swiss champions. However, we also showed that we can play and win at a top European side even with eight changes. We should win this Europa League easily but we must maintain our desire and concentration throughout. Under Unai Emery, I believe we can.

South Korean football icon Son Heung-min has had a whirlwind of a year, winning his first trophy in Europe with Tottenham Hotspur and then moving across the Atlantic to join Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) in Major League Soccer (MLS).

Villarreal was involved in a curious anecdote during their Champions League match against Copenhagen. Before the start, instead of the official competition anthem, the Europa League anthem was mistakenly played.

Crystal Palace are reportedly exploring an ambitious January move for Tottenham winger Brennan Johnson, with Oliver Glasner keen to strengthen his attack for a Champions League push. The Wales international,

Freiburg beat 10-man Red Bull Salzburg on Thursday to remain unbeaten in the Europa League for a place in the knock-outs and on course towards direct entry into the last 16. Philipp Lienhart got the last touch on Niklas Beste's low speculative shot in the 50th for the winner.