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14 matches across three leagues set Wednesday’s agenda
A 14-match Wednesday schedule spans Brazil’s Serie A, the Europa League and La Liga, with AC Milan v Benfica the standout fixture.
14 matches on Thursday, with Barcelona v Athletic Club leading the late agenda
A 14-match Thursday features 12 UEFA Europa League play-offs, plus La Liga meetings led by Barcelona v Athletic Club.
Thursday’s 21-Match Slate: Vancouver–Houston Tops Europa League Play-Off Action
The day combines a packed Europa League play-off schedule with an early La Liga test for Alaves and a full MLS programme. Vancouver Whitecaps v Houston Dynamo provides the standout contest, while Rayo Vallecano v Alaves and Colorado Rapids v Los Angeles FC add further table-focused interest.
Champions League Qualifying Takes Centre Stage on a Packed European Night
The European schedule is led by Lyon’s attempt to recover against Sparta Praha, alongside several return legs separated by one goal or less. Bodo/Glimt v Union St. Gilloise offers the most open first-leg context at 3-3, while Argentina’s Union Santa Fe v Central Cordoba de Santiago brings a five-point table gap into focus.
Ararat-ArmeniaSparta PrahaT. Guddal’s Two Goals Help Sparta Praha Beat Ararat-Armenia 4-1
Sparta Praha beat Ararat-Armenia 4-1 in Yerevan, with T. Guddal scoring twice before further goals from J. Mercado and P. Vydra secured the visitors’ opening UEFA Europa League league-stage win.
CeljeArarat-ArmeniaCelje Strike Late to Beat Ararat-Armenia 2-0 in Champions League Qualifier
Celje defeated Ararat-Armenia 2-0 after a long scoreless spell, with Dukuly opening the scoring in the 83rd minute and Verbic adding a second two minutes later. The late goals separated the teams in a match marked by several yellow cards but no reported dismissals.
Ararat-ArmeniaUniversitatea CraiovaSandro Lima’s 90th-minute goal gives Ararat-Armenia a 1-0 win
Sandro Lima scored in the 90th minute as Ararat-Armenia defeated Universitatea Craiova 1-0, despite Craiova holding more possession and registering more attempts.
Ararat-ArmeniaCeljeFranca Carlos Completes Ararat-Armenia’s 2-1 Comeback Victory Over Celje
Celje led through S. Seslar’s 21st-minute penalty, but Ararat-Armenia responded before half-time through A. Serobyan. Franca Carlos then scored from E. Grigoryan’s assist in the 70th minute to complete a 2-1 home win in Yerevan.
Universitatea CraiovaArarat-ArmeniaCraiova Held to 1-1 Draw by Ararat-Armenia in Europa League Play-Off Opener
Malis opened the scoring for Ararat-Armenia before Bancu equalised for Universitatea Craiova in a first half that ended 1-1. Craiova held the statistical edge in shots and corners, but the visitors resisted after the break to secure a draw.