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Tomorrow the Europa League returns with Matchday 5 of the “league phase.” Baroni's Lazio sits atop the standings as the only team with a perfect record, collecting 12 points from their first four matches. At the Stadio Olimpico, they welcome Ludogorets, currently 34th in the standings with just one point. A win would secure Lazio’s place among the top eight.
Roma, on the other hand, faces a much tougher challenge. Ranieri’s side, currently 20th with five points, travels to Tottenham, fresh off a dominant 4-0 victory over Guardiola’s Manchester City. Dybala and his teammates are desperate for points to strengthen their playoff hopes.
Chasing Lazio are Farioli’s Ajax, tied at 10 points with Galatasaray, Eintracht Frankfurt, Anderlecht, and Athletic Bilbao. Ajax faces a challenging trip to Spain to take on Real Sociedad, while Osimhen’s Galatasaray visits AZ Alkmaar.
All eyes are also on Amorim’s Manchester United, making their Europa League debut. The Red Devils, unbeaten but with three draws and six points, host Bodo/Glimt at Old Trafford. Meanwhile, Mourinho’s Fenerbahce, also on five points like Roma, needs to climb the standings as they travel to face Slavia Prague.
Surprise package FCSB, currently among the top eight with nine points, hosts Olympiakos. Other standout fixtures include Anderlecht vs. Porto, Nice vs. Rangers, and Qarabag vs. Lyon. Immobile’s Besiktas, firmly in playoff contention with six points, will host Maccabi Tel Aviv.
