Leverkusen, Lyon, Benfica and Sunderland Win in Europa League
Bayer Leverkusen and Olympique Lyonnais secure wins in Europa League League Phase
During the second matchday of the Europa League League Phase, Bayer Leverkusen defeated Lech Poznan 4-0 while Olympique Lyonnais overcame Crystal Palace.
Patrick Schick scores twice from the penalty spot for Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen wrapped up their victory over Lech Poznan within a twelve-minute window between the 29th and 41st minutes. Former Roma Patrick Schick converted two penalties awarded by referee Milanovic. Tillman scored the intervening goal for a 2-0 scoreline, and Maza added a fourth late in the match to seal the 4-0 result.
Olympique Lyonnais handles Crystal Palace
Olympique Lyonnais established an early advantage against Crystal Palace through goals from Tolisso in the 8th minute and Nuamah in first-half stoppage time. After the break, Yeremi Pino and Kamada attempted to narrow the deficit for the English side, but Sulc netted in the 76th minute to secure the French club’s victory.
Sunderland achieves historic away win against Torreense
Sunderland claimed their first-ever away victory in international competition by defeating Portuguese side Torreense. Volnei opened the scoring for the hosts in the 37th minute. Ahoka equalized for Sunderland in the 67th minute, and Sadiki scored the decisive goal in the 93rd minute.
Benfica defeats Celtic 3-1 at home
Benfica maintained a perfect record in the tournament with a 3-1 victory over Celtic. Jhon Duran scored twice for the Portuguese side, with Bah and Pavlidis also finding the net. Camilo Duran scored the sole goal for the Scottish visitors.
Additional Europa League League Phase results
Union Saint-Gilloise drew with Real Sociedad after Sekou Keita scored at the 89th minute to cancel out Turrientes’ opening goal at the start of the second half. AZ Alkmaar traded goals with Hapoel Beer Sheva as Forson leveled Peer Koopmeiners’ initial lead, before Meerdink converted a penalty in the 77th minute. Lillestrom drew with Sparta Praga after Olsen scored at the 91st minute following Alcocer’s 56th-minute goal.