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Rangers were eliminated from the UEFA Conference League playoffs after a 4-3 penalty shootout defeat to Czech side Jablonec. The Scottish club arrived in Czechia defending a 1-0 first-leg lead from Ibrox but produced a flat performance and lost 1-0 on the night at Stadion Strelnice. Derek McInnes admitted he felt embarrassed by his team's display.
InfoBlaugrana
·5 min read
Rangers lost 4-3 on penalties to Jablonec and will have no European football this season. Derek McInnes admitted he was mortified by a performance he said was miles short of the standard required, and stressed that even a shootout win would have papered over the cracks. The defeat leaves a rebuild built on 12 summer signings under serious scrutiny.
Natilla·7 min read
The Madrid side fell 2-1 away at Partizan, yet their 3-1 first-leg win at the Coliseum proved enough to book a place in the Conference League league phase draw. Enes Ünal scored again and Andrés García made an impact off the bench. Getafe will play European football for the fourth time in their history, six years after their last Europa League appearance.
InfoBlaugrana·4 min read
Inter Club Escaldes have become the first team from Andorra to secure a place in a European competition group stage. The Andorran champions eliminated Drita of Kosovo on penalties after a 0-0 draw in the second leg, with goalkeeper Javi Díaz stopping a spot-kick and Faysal Chouaib scoring the decisive one. Felip Ortiz's side will now compete in the Conference League.
Matt·5 min read
The third round draw of the Carabao Cup has paired Liverpool with Tottenham in the standout tie of the stage. Teams competing in European competitions enter at this point, with matches scheduled across the weeks of 7 and 14 September. Holders Manchester City will face Norwich, while Manchester United take on Brighton.
Matt·5 min read