The Champions League and Europa League reform drew criticism because it added to an already packed calendar, yet the European competitions' league phase finale is set to be a memorable blockbuster next week.

In the midst of a difficult domestic campaign, Tottenham Hotspur's focus switches to continental competition when they face Hoffenheim in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday. Despite the inconsistencies that have been on display this season,

Jose Mourinho admitted Fenerbahce are "in trouble" as they potentially face an early exit from the UEFA Europa League, while also bemoaning VAR.

TNT Sports expert Karen Carney has hailed Chelsea’s new world-record signing Naomi Girma as "an outstanding talent" and "the best defender in the world".

Which teams are in the hunt for automatic qualification for the last 16? Who's on the brink of elimination? What about the playoffs?

UEFA Europa League standings after Thursday's matches, the penultimate round of group games (played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points):

Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wins his first match in charge of Besiktas as they beat Athletic Bilbao 4-1 in the Europa League.

Thank you for joining me this evening - and there is plenty of football still to be played. Manchester United are hosting Rangers in the Europa League right now, it's currently 0-0 at Old Trafford. You can follow that game here. I'll leave you in Colin ...

Why the Premier League is likely to earn an extra Champions League spot - and how there could be seven English clubs in next year's competition.

In addition to the €18.5 million earned for making the final, the Champions League winners take home an additional €6.8 million

OGC Nice’s exit from the UEFA Europa League has been confirmed after a 1-0 defeat to IF Elfsborg in Sweden on Thursday night. Nice had looked on course for an early exit from the competition