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Perplexity for Morata and Co.(Bild: AFP/APA/ANP/Olaf Kraak)

Galatasaray are facing elimination from the Europa League after a 4-1 first-leg defeat against AZ Alkmaar. Fenerbahce Istanbul, trained by star coach José Mourinho, celebrated a commanding 3-0 win against RSC Anderlecht.

Here are the results:

Star coach Jose Mourinho is well on the way to extending his European Cup run with his latest club Fenerbahce Istanbul. The Turkish side deservedly won the first leg of the Europa League play-off against RSC Anderlecht 3:0 (2:0) at home on Thursday and will go into the second leg next Thursday as big favorites.

If they progress, Mourinho's eighth club would reach at least the last 16 of one of Europe's three club competitions for the 23rd time in a row.

The goals on the Bosphorus were scored by Dusan Tadic (11), Edin Dzeko (42) and Youssef En-Nesyri (57). Viennese-born Mert Müldür, an ex-Rapidler, also played for the winners in the second half.

PAOK let the lead slip
Just like PAOK, captain Stefan Schwab was substituted in the 69th minute of the 2-1 home defeat against FCSB Bucharest. The team from Thessaloniki surrendered a lead at the break and conceded two goals while short-handed following a yellow card for Taison shortly before the break. AZ Alkmaar, meanwhile, won 4:1 (2:1) against Galatasaray Istanbul. Twente Enschede celebrated a 2-1 home win against FK Bodö/Glimt thanks to a 95th-minute penalty correctly awarded by referee Sebastian Gishamer.