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The Europa League’s "league phase" is heating up as Matchday 6 approaches, with crucial fixtures that could determine early qualification. Lazio, led by coach Baroni, is on the brink of securing direct passage to the knockout stage. The Biancocelesti, currently joint leaders with Athletic Bilbao and Eintracht Frankfurt on 13 points, will face Ajax away. Farioli's side trails closely with 10 points.
Meanwhile, Anderlecht and Galatasaray, featuring star striker Osimhen, both have 11 points and will play important away games against Slavia Prague and Malmo, respectively. A win could seal Lazio’s place in the next round.
The road is more complicated for Ranieri’s Roma. The Giallorossi sit 21st with six points from five games. Their objective is to move away from the 24th spot and climb closer to the playoff zone. Braga, currently 18th with seven points - just one more than Roma - comes to the Stadio Olimpico for a decisive clash.
Other key matchups include Viktoria Plzen vs. Manchester United, with the Red Devils climbing to 12th place with nine points, and Rangers vs. Tottenham. Fenerbahce hosts Athletic Bilbao in a Wednesday fixture, with José Mourinho's side aiming to stay among the top eight. The Turkish club is currently 15th with eight points.
After drawing with Roma, Tottenham is eager to return to winning ways and reenter the top eight as the Europa League race intensifies.
