Tottenham Hotspur continued their impressive form in the Europa League, securing a 1-0 victory against AZ at home. This win marked their third consecutive triumph in the tournament, placing them alongside Lazio and Anderlecht, who also achieved victories in their respective matches.
While Spurs celebrated their success, Manchester United struggled once again, managing only a 1-1 draw against Fenerbahce, where Jose Mourinho received a red card for excessive protesting.
In the match against AZ, Spurs rotated their squad after a dominant 4-1 victory over West Ham in the Premier League. Among the changes was 17-year-old Mikey Moore, who came close to scoring early on but missed his header.
The game intensified after the introduction of Brennan Johnson at halftime, which shifted the momentum in Spurs' favor. They were awarded a penalty in the 53rd minute after Lucas Bergvall was fouled, allowing Richarlison to confidently convert from the spot, giving Tottenham the lead.
Meanwhile, Manchester United faced a challenging match against their former manager, Mourinho, in Istanbul. They started strong with a goal from Christian Eriksen, assisted by Joshua Zirkzee, but soon found themselves under pressure.
United's goalkeeper, Andre Onana, made critical saves to keep the visitors in the lead until a defensive lapse allowed Youssef En-Nesyri to equalize just four minutes after the break. The draw left United struggling at 21st place in the 36-team table, while Fenerbahce remained in 14th with five points.
Other teams also showed strong performances in the Europa League, with Lazio maintaining their perfect record through a 2-0 win at Twente, thanks to goals from Pedro Rodríguez and Gustav Isaksen. Anderlecht mirrored that success with a similar scoreline against Ludogorets.
Rangers delivered an impressive 4-0 victory over FCSB, featuring a brace from Vaclav Cerny, while Ajax secured a comfortable 3-0 win against Qarabag, capitalizing on the opposition's two red cards. Kenneth Taylor's opener and a penalty from Wout Weghorst solidified Ajax's position as they climbed to fourth place in the standings.
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