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There were 28 goals as the Europa League got back underway with eight games on Thursday. Arguably the match of the night was in Russia where high-flying LaLiga side Real Betis beat Zenit St Petersburg in a five-goal thriller. Zenit came from two goals down to level things up before Andres Guardado scored what proved to be the winner at the end of an enthralling first-half.
Real Betis beat Zenit St Petersburg in one of the standout games as the Europa League got back underway
Andres Guardado scored what proved to be the winner after 41 minutes following a dramatic first-half Betis, who are third in LaLiga, now hold the advantage going into next week's second leg.
Elsewhere, RB Leipzig were made to work hard as they came from behind twice to salvage a draw against Real Sociedad. Christopher Nkunku and Emile Forsberg netted for the German side to cancel out goals from Robin Le Normand and Mikel Oyarzabal, meaning the sides are level going into next week's second legs.
RB Leipzig came from behind twice to earn a hard-fought draw against Real Sociedad
Emil Forsberg scored from the spot to make it 2-2 and ensure the sides are level going into the second-leg
Berat Djimsiti scored twice as Atalanta came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Olympiacos.
Anthony Martial scored one of three goals for Sevilla who took a comfortable 3-1 victory over Dinamo Zagreb. It was the Frenchman's first goal since arriving from Manchester United on loan.
Anthony Martial scored his first goal for Sevilla in their 3-1 win over Dinamo Zagreb Also in the evening kick-offs, Porto took a 2-1 victory over Lazio thanks to a brace from Toni Martinez.
Elsewhere, Sheriff Tiraspol who impressed before their Champions League exit took a 2-0 victory over Portuguese side Braga. Rangers secured an incredible 4-2 victory away at Borussia Dortmund while Barcelona were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Napoli.
Toni Martinez scored a brace for Porto to give them the advantage in their tie with Lazio
Europa League play-offs first-leg results
Early kick-offs
Barcelona 1-1 Napoli
Borussia Dortmund 2-4 Rangers
Sheriff Tiraspol 2-0 Braga
Zenit St Petersburg 2-3 Real Betis
Late kick-offs
Porto 2-1 Lazio
Red Bull Leipzig 2-2 Real Sociedad
Atalanta 2-1 Olympiacos
Sevilla 3-1 Dinamo Zagreb 1
Real Betis beat Zenit St Petersburg in one of the standout games as the Europa League got back underway
Andres Guardado scored what proved to be the winner after 41 minutes following a dramatic first-half Betis, who are third in LaLiga, now hold the advantage going into next week's second leg.
Elsewhere, RB Leipzig were made to work hard as they came from behind twice to salvage a draw against Real Sociedad. Christopher Nkunku and Emile Forsberg netted for the German side to cancel out goals from Robin Le Normand and Mikel Oyarzabal, meaning the sides are level going into next week's second legs.
RB Leipzig came from behind twice to earn a hard-fought draw against Real Sociedad
Emil Forsberg scored from the spot to make it 2-2 and ensure the sides are level going into the second-leg
Berat Djimsiti scored twice as Atalanta came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Olympiacos.
Anthony Martial scored one of three goals for Sevilla who took a comfortable 3-1 victory over Dinamo Zagreb. It was the Frenchman's first goal since arriving from Manchester United on loan.
Anthony Martial scored his first goal for Sevilla in their 3-1 win over Dinamo Zagreb Also in the evening kick-offs, Porto took a 2-1 victory over Lazio thanks to a brace from Toni Martinez.
Elsewhere, Sheriff Tiraspol who impressed before their Champions League exit took a 2-0 victory over Portuguese side Braga. Rangers secured an incredible 4-2 victory away at Borussia Dortmund while Barcelona were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Napoli.
Toni Martinez scored a brace for Porto to give them the advantage in their tie with Lazio
Europa League play-offs first-leg results
Early kick-offs
Barcelona 1-1 Napoli
Borussia Dortmund 2-4 Rangers
Sheriff Tiraspol 2-0 Braga
Zenit St Petersburg 2-3 Real Betis
Late kick-offs
Porto 2-1 Lazio
Red Bull Leipzig 2-2 Real Sociedad
Atalanta 2-1 Olympiacos
Sevilla 3-1 Dinamo Zagreb 1
