The UEFA Europa League is back in action on Thursday, Dec. 11 with 18 more matches as the League Phase has reached Matchday 6.

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.

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.

Wilfried Nancy became the first Celtic manager to lose his opening two games as Roma won 3-0 at Parkhead; hosts were booed off at both half-time and full-time by home fans; Celtic languishing in 24th

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

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.

Igor Jesus enters in the 86th minute and still has time to score a late winner for Nottingham Forest in its 2-1 win at Utrecht in the second-tier Europa League.

Does the stadium DJ in Villarreal know something we all don’t? Are the Spaniards perhaps playing in the Europa League next season? Because before today’s Champions League clash against FC Copenhagen, the wrong anthem was played. This is what it sounded like.

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,

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