"Share A fine start to the Conference League proper for Palace, with Daniel Munoz's header giving the visitors a deserved lead in Lublin. Daniel Munoz finds the far corner with a looping header. Photograph: Andrzej Iwanczuk/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Share Another tough European night for Brendan Rodgers so far, as the visitors lead through Ricardo Horta's long-range shot, which had Kasper Schmeichel flapping at thin air."
"Nottingham Forest's last home game in Europe was a sobering affair: hopeful after returning from Munich with just a 2-1 deficit, the hosts shipped five goals to a rampant Bayern side in March 1996. Tonight's opponents, Midtjylland, did not even exist back then the Danish side were formed by a merger in 1999 but have amassed extensive European experience in the last decade, and represent a tough test for Ange Postecoglou, still seeking his first win as Forest manager."
"Aston Villa have also made an underwhelming start to the season and face a more established European name in Feyenoord whose home ground in Rotterdam was scene of Villa's greatest night back in 1982. While fans enjoy a nostalgic trip to De Kuip, Unai Emery's chief concern will be maintaining momentum after eking out successive victories over Bologna and Fulham in the last week. Speaking of tough starts, Russell Martin may have finally won a game and boosted his standing among Rangers fans by around 0.0001%, but Sturm Graz beaten by Midtjylland in their Europa League opener look capable of returning the beleaguered manager to rock bottom. Another manager under pressure, Aberdeen's Jimmy Thelin, welcomes Shakhtar Donetsk to Pittodrie. All those games kick off at 8pm (BST), but we'll have updat"
Half-time Europa League scores: Roma 0-1 Lille; Bologna 1-0 Freiburg; Brann 1-0 Utrecht; Celtic 0-1 Braga; FCSB 0-2 Young Boys; Fenerbahce 2-1 Nice; Ludogorets 0-1 Betis; Panathinaikos 0-0 Go Ahead Eagles; Viktoria Plzen 2-0 Malmo. Crystal Palace took an early lead in the Conference League with Daniel Munoz's looping header that found the far corner. Braga lead Celtic after Ricardo Horta's long-range strike that troubled Kasper Schmeichel. Nottingham Forest face Midtjylland, a club formed in 1999, posing a tough test for Ange Postecoglou. Aston Villa meet Feyenoord while Unai Emery aims to maintain momentum. Several managers, including Russell Martin and Jimmy Thelin, remain under pressure. All those games kick off at 8pm (BST).
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