VfB Stuttgart enter their Europa League clash with Maccabi Tel Aviv under pressure, and their coach is clear: a win could seal safe passage to the knockout rounds.
Sebastian Hoeness guided VfB Stuttgart back to winning ways in the Europa League as his side battled to a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Feyenoord on Thursday night.
Oliver Glasner has praised Crystal Palace's fighting spirit but admitted his side "still have plenty to improve" despite a commanding 3-1 home victory over AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Conference League.
Aston Villa marked Unai Emery's third anniversary in charge with another European win at Villa Park, while Nottingham Forest were left frustrated after being held to a goalless draw by Sturm Graz.
Athletic Club defender Yeray Alvarez has been banned for 10 months after testing positive for a banned substance following a Europa League match against Manchester United in May.
Crystal Palace have launched a scathing attack on UEFA and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after their demotion from the Europa League to the Conference League was upheld.