Today, the UEFA Europa League promises a thrilling array of matches as clubs fight for top spots in the revamped league-stage format. Among the high-profile games, Manchester United hosts PAOK at Old Trafford, where the Red Devils are favored to win, aiming to solidify their position in the top 24 for the next phase. Tottenham, who remain unbeaten, face a challenging away fixture against Galatasaray, with experts predicting a tightly contested match that could go either way​

Elsewhere, Lazio welcomes Porto to Rome in what is expected to be a fiercely competitive match. With Lazio currently topping the league-stage standings, they’re projected to narrowly edge out Porto. Roma, under pressure in their domestic league, will visit Union SG, where they are anticipated to secure a much-needed victory​.

Other intriguing matchups include Fenerbahce, led by Jose Mourinho, traveling to the Netherlands to face AZ Alkmaar. Fenerbahce enters as the favorite but will need to watch for Alkmaar’s scoring prowess at home. Additionally, Ajax hosts Maccabi Tel Aviv, with the Dutch side expected to utilize their home advantage for a convincing win​.

Today’s fixtures offer excitement for fans worldwide as clubs vie for crucial points, with the top eight in the standings moving directly to the round of 16, while those ranked ninth to 24th enter the playoff round​