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The Europa League returns with Matchday 4 in the new league format. Baroni’s Lazio has been unstoppable and aims to keep impressing in Europe. The Biancocelesti, unbeaten alongside Tottenham and Anderlecht, will host Porto at the Olimpico. A key home clash that could steer Lazio's European journey in the right direction: a win would bring them one step closer to a direct qualification for the Round of 16.
Meanwhile, Roma, led by Juric, finds itself in a different position, struggling to climb the standings. Currently 19th with 4 points, from one victory (against Dynamo Kyiv), one loss (to Elfsborg), and a draw in their opener with Athletic Bilbao, the Giallorossi will face Belgian side Royale Union Saint-Gilles. Juric, whose position is under threat after another loss to Verona, can no longer afford to slip up if he hopes to keep his job.
One of Thursday’s Europa League highlights is Galatasaray vs. Tottenham. Postecoglou's team, still unbeaten, travels to Turkey to face Osimhen, Icardi, and company. Galatasaray, trailing by just three points, has the chance to overtake the English side. Meanwhile, Manchester United, desperate for points and still without a win (three draws, 3 points, 21st place), hosts PAOK at Old Trafford following ten Hag’s dismissal.
Also under the spotlight is Farioli’s Ajax, facing Maccabi Tel Aviv, and Mourinho’s Fenerbahce, chasing a win with 5 points as they travel to AZ Alkmaar.
