Tottenham and AS Roma played to a 2:2 draw, while Manchester United secured a 3:2 win over Bodö/Glimt. Lazio Rome was held to a goalless draw against Ludogorets Razgrad but remains at the top of their group. Anderlecht and Porto ended their match in a 2:2 stalemate. Real Sociedad defeated Ajax Amsterdam 2:0, and Midtjylland lost 1:2 to Frankfurt.
- Tottenham faced AS Roma in a thrilling 2:2 draw during matchday 5 of the Europa League, while Manchester United triumphed over Bodö/Glimt with a score of 3:2.
- Lazio Rome was held to a scoreless tie against Kwadwo Duah’s Ludogorets Razgrad, yet they continue to lead the group.
- Kevin Mbabu’s Midtjylland suffered a 1:2 defeat against Frankfurt.
Thrilling Encounter: Tottenham vs. Roma 2:2
In a dramatic finish, Tottenham seemed poised to secure another victory following their impressive 4:0 win over Manchester City last weekend. However, in the dying moments, Mats Hummels of Roma found the back of the net to level the score at 2:2. This was only Hummels’ third appearance for the “Giallorossi.” Earlier, he had conceded a penalty that Heung-min Son converted to give Tottenham an early lead (5′). Evan N’Dicka then equalized for Roma, but Brennan Johnson’s goal briefly restored Tottenham’s advantage. Despite several missed opportunities, including two shots that struck the woodwork, Tottenham couldn’t clinch the win.
Lazio Rome vs. Ludogorets Razgrad Ends in Stalemate 0:0
Lazio Rome dominated the match against Ludogorets Razgrad but ended up dropping valuable points for the first time this season. Matteo Guendouzi had a golden opportunity to secure victory in the 86th minute but could only hit the crossbar. Kwadwo Duah made his entrance for Ludogorets in the 68th minute, but he couldn’t find the net, extending his goal drought since August 22. Despite a triple substitution by Lazio coach Marco Baroni at halftime, the match concluded without goals. Lazio remains at the top of the standings, tied on points with Athletic Bilbao and Frankfurt, each with 13 points.
Anderlecht and Porto Share the Spoils 2:2
Anderlecht continued their unbeaten streak in the Europa League with a spirited performance against Porto. The Belgian side found themselves trailing twice but showed resilience by equalizing on both occasions. After coming on as a substitute, Fabio Vieira gave Porto a 2:1 lead in the 83rd minute, but Francis Amuzu struck just three minutes later to secure a point for Anderlecht.
Real Sociedad Defeats Ajax Amsterdam 2:0
In San Sebastian, the match remained scoreless for a long stretch until Ander Barrenetxea finally broke the deadlock for Real Sociedad in the 67th minute. Takefusa Kubo added a second goal in the 85th minute, sealing a well-deserved victory for the Spaniards. Ajax, despite hitting the post multiple times, faced their first defeat of the campaign.
Manchester United Holds Off Bodö/Glimt 3:2
Under the guidance of new coach Ruben Amorim, Manchester United kicked off their match against Bodö/Glimt with an early goal. Just 48 seconds in, Alejandro Garnacho capitalized on a mistake by Bodö’s goalkeeper, Nikita Haikin, to score. The Norwegians responded quickly, turning the match around with two goals in four minutes. However, Rasmus Höjlund scored twice—once before and once after halftime—restoring United’s lead and ensuring their second consecutive victory.
Midtjylland Falls to Frankfurt 1:2
Kevin Mbabu and Midtjylland faced a tough challenge against Frankfurt, who were without the injured Aurèle Amenda. The match was decided by Omar Marmoush, who, in excellent form, converted a penalty in the 57th minute. Marmoush also assisted Hugo Larsson’s opening goal. An own goal from a Frankfurt player had given Midtjylland a fleeting moment of hope, but they ultimately could not overcome the deficit.