The UEFA Europa League play-off stage kicked off with an action-packed slate of first-leg fixtures.
Eight matches were played, with Turkish powerhouses Fenerbahce and Galatasaray both in action, Idman.biz reports.
Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce delivered a dominant performance at home, securing a 3-0 victory over Anderlecht, leaving their Belgian opponents with no response.
However, Galatasaray faced a tough outing in the Netherlands, falling 1-4 against AZ Alkmaar. The reigning Turkish champions now face a difficult task in the second leg.
The return fixtures are set for February 20.
Europa League – Play-Off Round, First-Leg Results (February 13):
Fenerbahce 3–0 Anderlecht
Ferencvárosi 1–0 Viktoria Plzeň
Union Saint-Gilloise 0–2 Ajax
Midtjylland 1–2 Real Sociedad
Twente 2–1 Bodo/Glimt
AZ Alkmaar 4–1 Galatasaray
PAOK 1–2 FCSB
Porto 1–1 Roma
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