On Thursday, Manchester United fought back to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory over Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt in the Europa League, giving Ruben Amorim a successful debut as the team’s manager. Rasmus Højlund played a pivotal role, scoring twice, including the match-winner just five minutes into the second half. Earlier, he had assisted Alejandro Garnacho in the opening minute, giving United an early advantage. Despite the fast start, Bodø/Glimt responded with two quick goals from Hakon Evjen and Philip Zinckernagel, taking a 2-1 lead. However, United equalized just before halftime, and Højlund’s second goal sealed the win. With this victory, United extended their unbeaten run in the competition to two wins and three draws. Tyrell Malacia, making his first senior appearance in 550 days, had a tough game, with a defensive mistake leading to Bodø/Glimt‘s second goal before he was substituted at halftime.
Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur showed continued inconsistency in their form as they were held to a 2-2 draw at home by a struggling Roma side. Son Heung-min gave Tottenham an early lead with a fifth-minute penalty, but Roma leveled through Evan N’Dicka. Brennan Johnson restored Spurs’ advantage in the first half, but the hosts were unable to hold on as Mats Hummels scored a dramatic equalizer for Roma in stoppage time, leaving Tottenham frustrated after a rollercoaster run of results.
Elsewhere, Athletic Bilbao cruised to a 3-0 victory over Elfsborg, joining Lazio and Frankfurt at the top of the standings. However, Lazio failed to maintain a perfect record, drawing 0-0 at home with Ludogorets. Frankfurt, the 2022 Europa League champions, earned a 2-1 victory at Midtjylland, while Galatasaray battled to a 1-1 draw with AZ Alkmaar, with Victor Osimhen scoring once again for the Turkish side. Lyon delivered a commanding 4-1 win over Qarabag, with Georges Mikaukadze scoring twice. Maccabi Tel-Aviv ended a four-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over Besiktas, which was played at a neutral venue in Hungary following unrest at their previous match in Amsterdam. Finally, Dynamo Kyiv suffered their fifth consecutive defeat, losing 2-1 to Viktoria Plzeň, with Vladyslav Kobaiev scoring a late consolation goal for the Ukrainian side.
In the UE Conference League, Chelsea continued their flawless run with a 2-0 victory over Heidenheim, extending their perfect record to four wins from four matches. Christopher Nkunku and Mykhailo Mudryk were the scorers for Chelsea, though Cesare Casadei was sent off late in the match after picking up a second yellow card.
These results have further shaped the standings in both the Europa and Conference League, as teams continue to battle for a spot in the knockout rounds.
