It was a mixed bag for British clubs in the recent matches of the Europa League. Manchester United successfully secured a draw against Real Sociedad despite conceding a penalty, thanks to Bruno Fernandes’ foul. On the other hand, Tottenham faced a challenging match, resulting in a disappointing loss against AZ Alkmaar.

Match Summaries:

• AZ Alkmaar 1, Tottenham 0
• Real Sociedad 1, Manchester United 1
• FCSB 1, Lyon 3
• Fenerbahce 1, Rangers 3
• Lazio 2, Viktoria Plzen 1
• Bodo/Glimt 3, Olympiacos 0
• Frankfurt 2, Ajax 1
• Roma 2, Athletic Bilbao 1

Highlights from the Matches

• Manchester United’s first-leg performance showcased strong phases, with Alejandro Garnacho assisting Joshua Zirkzee for the goal.
• Tottenham struggled significantly, and their defensive frailties allowed Alkmaar’s Lucas Bergvall to score the decisive goal.

In summary, United appears in a reasonably secure position for advancing, while Spurs must regroup before their next match.