Manchester United clinched their first victory in Europe in more than a year with a 2-0 triumph over PAOK in the Europa League. The match, held at Old Trafford, saw Amad Diallo score two second-half goals to secure the win for United, boosting their chances of advancing in the competition. Meanwhile, Tottenham's unbeaten streak was halted by a 3-2 defeat against Galatasaray.
United's previous European victory dated back to October 24 last year when they defeated Copenhagen in the Champions League. Interim head coach Ruud van Nistelrooy expressed the team's determination to change their European fortunes, which they successfully did against PAOK.
Diallo's goals, a looping header in the 50th minute and a deflected shot from outside the box in the 77th, sealed the win for United. Under Van Nistelrooy's guidance, United has secured two wins out of three matches, with one more game against Leicester before Ruben Amorim takes over as head coach.
In another Europa League match, Galatasaray emerged victorious over Tottenham with Victor Osimhen scoring twice in eight minutes. Osimhen's goals helped Galatasaray secure a 3-2 win, marking Tottenham's first loss in the competition after three consecutive wins.
Across other Europa League fixtures, Lazio maintained a perfect record with four wins, while Ajax and Alkmaar secured convincing victories. Notable draws included Rangers holding Olympiacos and RFS salvaging a draw with Anderlecht.
In the Conference League, Chelsea set a record for the largest victory with an 8-0 thrashing of Noah. The win included a first-half blitz with goals from various players, ultimately establishing Chelsea as one of six teams with three wins in the competition.
Overall, the European football landscape witnessed a mix of thrilling victories, surprising upsets, and impressive performances, setting the stage for an exciting continuation of the competitions.
