The first matchday of the UEFA Europa League started on Wednesday and concludes this Thursday. Nine matches are on the schedule, including Beşiktaş against Marseille and Juventus facing NEC.
Marseille and Juventus, two clubs accustomed to the UEFA Champions League, must shift their focus to the second-tier European club competition. The Phocians will face Beşiktaş for their tournament debut, while the Old Lady will make her first appearance against NEC.
Meanwhile, Real Sociedad hosts Bournemouth, while Celtic takes on Ferencváros. Crystal Palace, after a strong season in the Premier League, challenges Lech Poznań.
UEFA Europa League match schedule for this Thursday:
16:45: OFI Crete vs Hoffenheim
16:45: Levski Sofia vs Salzburg
19:00: Juventus vs NEC
19:00: Celtic vs Ferencváros
19:00: Real Sociedad vs Bournemouth
19:00: Viktoria Plzeň vs Syndicat SG
19:00: Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznań
19:00: Beşiktaş vs Marseille
19:00: Lillestrøm vs Torreense
