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Atletico Madrid’s new Wanda Metropolitano Stadium hosts the 2019 Champions League Final, with the Europa League in Baku.
Milan are experimenting with a new 3-4-2-1 formation with Hakan Calhanoglu and Suso supporting Andre Silva.
Gian Piero Gasperini admits he was worried how Atalanta would do against Chievo after the “hangover of Everton.”
Simone Inzaghi admits “there is pressure on” Lazio after their impressive start to the campaign in Serie A and Europe as they visit Genoa.
Gian Piero Gasperini said the “atmosphere around Atalanta is idyllic” after their 3-0 victory over Everton, but must focus on Chievo.
Vincenzo Montella discussed the “evolution” of his Milan tactics and the importance of determination ahead of their meeting with Udinese.
Luciano Spalletti warns having no European commitments “can be an advantage or an extra difficulty” for Inter as they visit Crotone.
Ruud Gullit confirms he is watching Atalanta men Marten de Roon and Hans Hateboer for a senior Netherlands call-up.
Atalanta President Antonio Percassi confessed their 3-0 victory over Everton “will be remembered for a very long time.”
Lazio were so impressed by Vitesse winger Milot Rashica in their Europa League clash that a January swoop is prepared.
Italy remain fourth in UEFA’s association rankings thanks to their victories on the Europa League’s first matchday.
Atalanta striker Andrea Petagna called Coach Gian Piero Gasperini “a phenomenon” after their 3-0 dismantling of Everton.
Simone Inzaghi was glad to see “how we handled” going behind in the Europa League, as Lazio fought back for a 3-2 victory over Vitesse.
Andre Silva thanked his teammates after becoming the first Milan player to score a European hat-trick since Kaka in 2006.
Marco Parolo believes Lazio proved their “character and quality” by coming back to win 3-2 away to Vitesse in the Europa League.
Lazio came back twice from a goal down in Arnhem to win 3-2 away to Vitesse in their thrilling Europa League opener.
Atalanta Coach Gian Piero Gasperini felt Andrea Petagna “made the difference” in their 3-0 Europa League demolition of Everton.
Luca Antonelli “absolutely loves” the 3-5-2 system Milan implemented in their 5-1 Europa League win at Austria Vienna.
Vincenzo Montella believes a setback “did us good,” as Milan flattened Austria Vienna 5-1. “The hat-trick will boost Andre Silva’s confidence.”
Everton boss Ronald Koeman admits Atalanta had more “commitment and passion” than his side in a 3-0 Europa League hammering.
Alejandro ‘Papu’ Gomez confessed he had been “waiting a lifetime for this moment” after scoring in Atalanta’s 3-0 win over Everton.
Join us for all the build-up and action from tonight’s three Europa League games, Austria Vienna-Milan, Atalanta-Everton and Vitesse-Lazio.
Hakan Calhanoglu was inspirational and Andre Silva celebrated a hat-trick as Milan crushed Austria Vienna 5-1 away from home.
Atalanta made a spectacular start to their Europa League campaign, dominating Everton 3-0 with Papu Gomez scoring a wondergoal.
Lazio dive back into European competition and give Felipe Caicedo his first start against Vitesse Arnhem.
Atalanta director Umberto Marino admits “just qualifying for Europe was a huge achievement, but we keep riding the wave of enthusiasm” with Everton.
Milan director Massimiliano Mirabelli said they “realised how not to play” against Lazio and want to “go all the way” in the Europa League.
Gylfi Sigurdsson warned Atalanta will be “hard to break down” and insists he isn’t troubled by being Everton’s most expensive buy.
Atalanta defender Rafael Toloi said they “worked hard to get here and are ready for a great game” against Everton.
Atalanta look to Papu Gomez in their first Europa League game for 27 years, hosting Wayne Rooney’s rich Everton.
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