Benfica head coach Marco Silva praised his side's control while warning against self-inflicted mistakes following their 3-1 UEFA Europa League win over Lech Poznan. Defender Alessandro Circati also highlighted his growing adaptation as the Portuguese giants preserved their perfect European record.
Bournemouth's rising star Rayan paid a heartfelt tribute to his idol Cristiano Ronaldo during a clinical Europa League display on Thursday. The young Brazilian forward mimicked the legendary Portuguese international's signature celebration after finding the net in a 3-1 victory over Sparta Prague.
Federico Gatti has sent a clear message to Luciano Spalletti regarding his playing time following a crucial European victory for Juventus. The defender also heaped praise on team-mate Randal Kolo Muani after the pair impressed during a hard-fought win against AZ Alkmaar.
AC Milan defender Davide Bartesaghi has delivered a scathing assessment of his team's performance following their disappointing 2-0 defeat to Ferencvaros. The youngster did not hold back when discussing the squad's approach during their latest European outing at San Siro.
Teun Koopmeiners enjoyed a night to remember as he returned to his former stomping ground to help Juventus secure a vital Europa League victory. The Dutch midfielder found the net against AZ Alkmaar, but the real story lay in the family rivalry that unfolded on the pitch against his brother, Peer.
