Xhaka sets up, Zeqiri scores: Swiss rock the European Cup

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Thursday is European Cup day. A total of 32 matches will take place in the Europa League and the Conference League. Of course there is a lot of story material afterwards.

Right in the middle: Switzerland. Super League representatives Servette and Lugano are not exactly causing a storm of enthusiasm in their duos. However, legionnaires employed by other clubs excel. The summary for the Swiss European Cup evening.

Xhaka assist goes viral

Bayer Leverkusen opens its Europa League campaign against Swedish champions Häcken. After an excellent start to the season in the Bundesliga, the Westphalia also achieved a fantastic performance internationally. The Swedes are sent home with a 4-0 victory. The interim 2-0 deserves special attention.

Nati captain Granit A beautiful goal – and another goal contribution for midfielder Xhaka. His assist was celebrated on social media after the match and generated many clicks.

Zeqiri takes another photo

FCB snapper Andi Zeqiri (24) from last year has recently been signed with Belgian heavyweight KRC Genk. The Vaudois have established themselves there very well. When he made his competitive debut a week ago, he immediately snapped. And now Zeqiri is also making net unrest in the European Cup. In the Conference League, he takes on his new colors against Fiorentina, opponents in last year’s FCB semi-final, and scores the equalizer in a 2-2 draw. Two goals after two appearances – a perfect start for the Swiss international.

Rieder is back in action against Haifa

Fabian Rieder (21) left the Young Boys on Deadline Day for Stade Rennes. The last time the midfield gem was on the pitch for YB was in the successful Champions League play-off against Maccabi Haifa. Coincidentally, there is a quick reunion for Rieder. At the start of the Europa League, Rennes took on the Israeli champions and won 3-0 in style. Rieder comes on as a substitute for the last fifteen minutes and then speaks out on Instagram. «Perfect start. It feels good to be here. Continue!”

The Swiss irritate the English

Financially, English football is far above the rest of Europe. However, the British will realize (again) on Thursday that this is no guarantee of success on the international stage. Aston Villa and Brighton both face teams from ‘smaller’ leagues, but they embarrass themselves in the best way possible. While Brighton stumbles in the Europa League over Steven Zuber (32) and AEK Athens (2:3), Villa has to bow to Marco Burch (22) and Legia Warsaw in the Conference League (2:3). All the millions are useless. While Zuber comes on, Burch has to watch his new team’s victory from the bench. (sbe)

Source : Blick