Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce won 3-0 at home to Anderlecht in the first leg of their Europa League knockout phase play-off tie Thursday, while Real Sociedad triumphed 2-1 away to Midtjylland. Real Sociedad will return to Spain in a commanding position after a penalty from Brais Mendez and terrific goal by Japan winger Takefusa Kubo saw them past Danish Midtjylland,

Porto and Roma played out a 1-1 draw in the top clash of the Europa League last 16 play-offs, with the Italians finishing the first leg on Thursday with with 10 men. Zeki Celik broke the deadlock for Roma shortly before the break,

José Mourinho’s Fenerbahce might have only just squeezed into the Europa League knockout playoff round but it is already on the brink of the round of 16. Fenerbahce dominated to beat Anderlecht 3-0 on Thursday and take a comprehensive lead to Belgium for the second leg next week.

Jose Mourinho insists there is a second leg despite his side taking a 3-0 home win over Anderlecht. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Portuguese side Porto drew 1-1 with Italy's AS Roma, while Fenerbahce secured a 3-0 win over Anderlecht in their Europa League play-off ties. Real Soc