Europa League round-up: Anthony Martial scores first goal for Sevilla

Europa League round-up: Anthony Martial scores his first goal for Sevilla in 3-1 victory, Atalanta secure comeback win and RB Leipzig come from behind twice to hold Real Sociedad to a draw

  • Anthony Martial scored his first Sevilla goal in a 3-1 victory over Dinamo Zagreb
  • Porto and Atalanta secured victories while RB Leipzig drew 2-2 at home 
  • Real Betis took victory in a five-goal thriller against Zenit St Petersburg











There were 28 goals as the Europa League got back underway with eight games on Thursday.

Anthony Martial scored one of three goals for Sevilla who took a comfortable 3-1 victory over Dinamo Zagreb.

It was the Frenchman’s first goal since arriving from Manchester United on loan. 

Europa League round-up: Anthony Martial scores first goal for Sevilla

Anthony Martial scored his first goal for Sevilla in their 3-1 win over Dinamo Zagreb

It was the Frenchman's first goal since arriving at the club on loan from Manchester United

It was the Frenchman’s first goal since arriving at the club on loan from Manchester United

One of the most exciting games in the evening saw RB Leipzig come from behind twice to earn a draw against Spanish side Real Sociedad.

Christopher Nkunku and Emile Forsberg netted for the German side to cancel out goals from Robin Le Normand and Mikel Oyarzabal, meaning the sides are level going into next week’s second legs.

Berat Djimsiti scored twice as Atalanta came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Olympiacos. 

Also in the evening kick-offs, Porto took a 2-1 victory over Lazio thanks to a brace from Toni Martinez.

RB Leipzig came from behind twice to earn a hard-fought draw against Real Sociedad

RB Leipzig came from behind twice to earn a hard-fought draw against Real Sociedad

Toni Martinez scored a brace for Porto to give them the advantage in their tie with Lazio

Toni Martinez scored a brace for Porto to give them the advantage in their tie with Lazio

There were also four kick-offs earlier in the day with Real Betis beating Zenit St Petersburg in a five-goal thriller. 

Zenit came from two goals down to level things things up with the side sitting third in the LaLiga standings before Andres Guardado scored the winner to give the Spanish side the advantage going into the second-leg.

Elsewhere, Sheriff Tiraspol who impressed before their Champions League exit took a 2-0 victory over Portuguese side Braga.

Rangers secured an incredible 4-2 victory away at Borussia Dortmund while Barcelona were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Napoli. 

Real Betis beat Zenit St Petersburg in one of the standout games as the Europa League got back underway

Real Betis beat Zenit St Petersburg in one of the standout games as the Europa League got back underway

Andres Guardado scored what proved to be the winner after 41 minutes following a dramatic first-half

Andres Guardado scored what proved to be the winner after 41 minutes following a dramatic first-half

Europa League play-offs first-leg results

Early kick-offs 

Barcelona 1-1 Napoli 

Borussia Dortmund 2-4 Rangers 

Sheriff Tiraspol 2-0 Braga 

Zenit St Petersburg 2-3 Real Betis 

Late kick-offs

Porto 2-1 Lazio

Red Bull Leipzig 2-2 Real Sociedad

Atalanta 2-1 Olympiacos

Sevilla 3-1 Dinamo Zagreb 1 

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