The group stage of the Europa League continues this Thursday, October 15, with a particularly packed schedule and some exciting continental matchups on the docket.
European soccer fans are in for a series of thrilling showdowns right from the start of the evening, with several top teams in the mix determined to make a big splash.
Starting at 5:45 p.m., the first wave of matches will feature, among others, AC Milan’s road game against Red Bull Salzburg, as well as the showdown between Olympique Lyonnais and Crystal Palace.
At the same time, Bayer Leverkusen will take on Lech Poznan, while Real Sociedad will travel to face Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.
The evening will continue starting at 8:00 p.m. with a second round of highly anticipated matchups. Olympique de Marseille will host Olympiakos at the Stade Vélodrome, while Juventus will make a perilous trip to Celta Vigo’s home field.
Stade Rennais will also be in action against the Greek side OFI Crete, as will Benfica, which will host Celtic Glasgow for a historic matchup.
Today’s Match Schedule (Europa League):
At 4:45 p.m. GMT:
AZ Alkmaar – H. Beer Sheva
Celje – Omonia
Lech Poznań vs. Bayer Leverkusen
Lyon vs. Crystal Palace
Red Bull Salzburg vs. AC Milan
Royale Union SG vs. Real Sociedad
Sparta Prague vs. Lillestrøm
Torreense vs. Sunderland
At 7:00 p.m. GMT:
Benfica – Celtic
Bournemouth – Sturm Graz
Celta Vigo – Juventus
Dinamo Zagreb – Anderlecht
Ferencváros – Plzeň
Hoffenheim – Beşiktaş
Jagiellonia – Ararat-Armenia
Marseille – Olympiacos
Nijmegen – Levski
Rennes – OFI Crete
