Sinisalo returns as Celtic host Ferencvaros in Europa League - follow build-up

Juventus started their Europa League campaign with a dominant 5-0 victory over NEC Nijmegen, while Bournemouth claimed an impressive 2-1 win against Real Sociedad in their first European match. Crystal Palace secured a 4-0 win over Lech Poznan, but Celtic suffered another disappointing loss, falling 3-1 to Ferencvaros at home. The Italian club, aiming for Champions League qualification, aims to finally break their 30-year trophy drought.

In Turin, Juventus outclassed NEC Nijmegen, with goals from Nico Gonzalez, Kerim Alajbegovic, Nick Woltemade, Zeki Celik, and Randal Kolo Muani, making it 3-0 at halftime. Zeki Celik and Randal Kolo Muani added two more goals after halftime, securing a comfortable win for Juventus. Bournemouth displayed their attacking prowess in San Sebastian, thanks to goals from Justin Kluivert and Rayan Vitor, keeping Sociedad at bay despite their late equalizer.

The Cherries' manager, Marco Rose, has yet to secure a Premier League victory, despite Bournemouth leading in all four of their matches to date. Palace's victory over Lech Poznan solidified their impressive record of eight wins out of eight in Champions and Europa League action this season. Yeremy Pino capitalized on a poor throw-in from Poznan to score the opening goal, followed by Chris Richards' second, with Jørgen Strand Larsen's penalty sealing the win.

Celtic's consistent defensive issues were on full display as Ferencvaros defeated them 3-1 at home. Martin O'Neill's side also suffered a 3-0 loss to Rangers, their local rivals, just weeks after their Champions League qualifier exit to LASK. Celtic's manager, Daniel Arzani, scored a brilliant goal on his return to Celtic Park, helping Ferencvaros to a 3-1 victory after Liam Scales' own goal and Kristoffer Zachariassen's other goal.

Besiktas continued their impressive form with a 4-1 win over Marseille, with Vaclav Cerny, Michael Amir Murillo, and Ernest Poku scoring the goals in the second half, with Keyliane Abdallah's equalizer for Marseille canceled out by Ilhan Fakili.