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Thursday promises to be a highly eventful day in the Europa League. From 18:45 to 21:00, the second round of the group stage will take place. Two Italian teams will take the field at different times.
Lazio will play at the Olimpico against Nice in a match that will reveal much about the ambitions of the Biancocelesti, who are coming off a 0-3 victory over Dynamo Kyiv. Marco Baroni has announced several changes due to the heavy fixture congestion between league and cup competitions. Roma, meanwhile, cannot afford to underestimate their match as they visit Elfsborg. The Swedish side is particularly dangerous at home and eager for redemption after their loss to AZ Alkmaar. The Giallorossi are looking for their first Europa League victory, with three points being the clear goal.
Among the most interesting matches is Porto-Manchester United, frequent opponents in the Champions League, both seeking their first win of the season in this tournament. For fans of 2000s football, Rangers-Lyon is a must-watch, while Real Sociedad-Anderlecht could offer plenty of excitement.
On paper, Tottenham has a relatively easy match against Ferencváros, while Olympiacos and Braga seem evenly matched. Galatasaray, featuring Victor Osimhen, Dries Mertens, and Mauro Icardi, will be in Latvia against RFS Riga. Besiktas, led by a fiery Ciro Immobile, will host Eintracht Frankfurt. Slavia Prague-Ajax and Athletic Bilbao-AZ Alkmaar are matches that promise plenty of goals, while Mourinho's Fenerbahce will take on Twente away.
