TURIN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 17: Randal Kolo Muani of Juventus FC celebrates a goal during the UEFA Europa League 2026/27 League Phase MD1 match between Juventus and N.E.C. Nijmegen at Juventus Stadium on September 17, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Stefano
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TURIN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 17: Randal Kolo Muani of Juventus FC celebrates a goal during the UEFA Europa League 2026/27 League Phase MD1 match between Juventus and N.E.C. Nijmegen at Juventus Stadium on September 17, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Stefano
Juventus opened their Europa League campaign with a dominant 5-0 win over NEC Nijmegen at the Allianz Stadium.
The Serie A side dominated the first half, taking control through early goals from Nico Gonzalez and Kerim Alajbegovic before Nick Woltemade, on loan from Newcastle, slotted in a penalty.
Zeki Celik and Randal Kolo Muani then also struck in the closing 15 minutes to complete an impressive display from the Italians.
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Besiktas beat Marseille 4-1 in Istanbul, which was a fourth straight defeat for the French side.
Ilhan Fakili put the hosts ahead before Keyliane Abdallah equalised for Marseille, who have lost three of their opening four Ligue 1 games.
Besiktas then scored two goals in the space of three minutes just ahead of the hour from Vaclav Cerny and Amir Murillo before Ernest Poku wrapped things up late on.
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Portuguese Cup winners Torreense marked their European debut with a 2-1 win at Lillestrom.
Alex Alfaro's first-half header put the visitors in front, with Manu Pozo doubling the lead early in the second half.
Thomas Lehne Olsen pulled a goal back for the Norwegians with 11 minutes left, before Torreense finished with 10 men after substitute Nuha Jatta was sent off for a second caution.
Union Saint-Gilloise were 3-0 winners away against Viktoria Plzen, RB Salzburg won 1-0 at Levski Sofia while OFI Crete beat Hoffenheim 2-0 in Heraklion.