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.
Sparta Prague kicked off their UEFA Europa League league phase campaign with a comfortable 4-1 victory away against Ararat-Armenia. The match marked one of two opening fixtures played simultaneously alongside Omonia Nicosia versus Celta Vigo.