Ryan Gravenberch and Diogo Jota got Jurgen Klopp the response he wanted over Belgium Super League log leaders, Union SG, following their loss to Tottenham Hotspurs in the English Premier League but the Liverpool boss looked less than amused.
West Ham continued their successful start to life in the Europa League with a record-breaking victory at Freiburg thanks to goals from Lucas Paqueta and Moroccan international, Nayef Aguerd, who got the winner after Freiburg had equalized through Roland Sallai.
Rangers sit third in Group C following a 2-1 away defeat to Aris Limassol.
Alex Moucketou-Moussounda headed home inside nine minutes before Shavy Babicka’s first-time strike doubled the Cypriot side’s lead in the second half as Abdallah Sima pulled one back for Rangers.
Aston Villa captain John McGinn came through for his side in the dying minutes of a nail-biter against Zrinjski Mostar in the Europa Conference League.
Romelu Lukaku was on target again with an Andrea Belotti brace, while Lorenzo Pellegrini scored and went off injured in a brief cameo, as Roma made short work of Servette in the Europa League.
Atalanta absolutely dominated the first half in Lisbon with Giorgio Scalvini and Matteo Ruggeri goals, then held on for the precious victory despite a Sporting comeback.
Marseille took a 2-0 lead with goals in quick succession from Chancel Mbemba and former Fiorentina and Roma midfielder Jordan Veretout against Tariq Lamptey’s Brighton in the first half.
However, Pascal Gross and a late Joao Pedro penalty after Lamptey was fouled in the 18-yard box, allowed De Zerbi’s Brighton to snatch a point at the Stade Velodrome.
After battling to a 1-1 draw away to AEK Athens, Ajax has gone six games without a victory in all competitions.
By defeating Molde 2-1 on the road, Bayer Leverkusen maintained their strong start to the season and earned their eighth victory in their previous nine games overall.
Slavia Prague crushed Sheriff Tiraspol 6-0 to guarantee their position at the top of Group G.
Villarreal kickstarted their Europa League campaign with a 1-0 win at home to Rennes, thanks to a goal from Alexander Sorloth before veteran Spanish goalie, Pepe Reina, saved a penalty to ensure his side walked away with a victory.
