Play the matches of the fifth round of the UEFA Europa League.
Ispanijos clubs performed well in them. In Group A, "Villarreal" playing away defeated "Astana" and secured the first place after a tough battle. The guests were led to victory by Daniel Raba, who equalized the score at the end of the first half, and Cedric Bakambu, who scored twice in the second half.
On the other hand, Bilbao "Athletic" extended their victory over Berlin's "Hertha" at the end of the match. Initially, the Spaniards twice chased their opponents, responding to accurate shots from Matthew Leckie and Davie Selke with penalties by veteran Aritz Aduriz. The decisive goal was scored by Inaki Williams in the 82nd minute. Thanks to him, "Athletic" remains in the second place of Group J and still has a chance to overtake "Ostersunds", who managed to defeat Luhansk's "Zorya".
Moscow's "Zenit" and San Sebastian's "Real Sociedad" did not give up more than a point and occupied the second place in Group L. Eusebio Sacristano's players fought off Trondheim's "Rosenborg" in the last moments, with the Russians winning 2-1 against Skopje's "Vardar". The Spaniards have already secured their place in the next stage, but Mikel Oyarzabal's goal gave hope to finish first.
... (the text continues)Results:
Group A:
"Astana" 2 - 3 "Villarreal"
"Maccabi" 0 - 2 "Slavia"
Group B:
"Partizan" 2 - 1 "Young Boys"
"Skenderbeu" 3 - 2 Kyiv "Dynamo"
Group C:
"Braga" 3 - 1 "Hoffenheim"
"Ludogorets" 1 - 2 "Basaksehir"
