AFCON 2025
The Europa League heavy kickoff was full of drama as some heavyweights stumbled against inferior opposition.
Portuguese side Braga continued their fine home form with a confident 2-0 victory over Crvena zvezda, while Brann stunned Rangers 3-0 in Norway to pile pressure on the Scottish giants. In Bucharest, Bologna came from behind to defeat FCSB 2-1, maintaining their unbeaten start to the campaign.
Elsewhere, Fenerbahce edged Stuttgart 1-0 in a tight contest in Istanbul, thanks to a resolute defensive display.
Go Ahead Eagles are the first ever Dutch side to beat Aston Villa in a major European competition. 🇳🇱 pic.twitter.com/RsmJ54NBJP
— Squawka (@Squawka) October 23, 2025
Dutch underdogs Go Ahead Eagles produced the shock of the night, defeating Aston Villa 2-1 in Deventer.
Genk and Real Betis battled to a goalless draw in Belgium, while Lyon finally earned some respite from domestic struggles with a composed 2-0 home win over Basel.
Full Results:
Braga 2–0 Crvena zvezda
Brann 3–0 Rangers
FCSB 1–2 Bologna
Fenerbahce 1–0 Stuttgart
Go Ahead Eagles 2–1 Aston Villa
Genk 0–0 Betis
Lyon 2–0 Basel
