Summary

  • FT: Liverpool beat 4-0 LASK to secure top in Europa League Group E

  • Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo score early before Mohamed Salah penalty

  • Gakpo then adds late fourth

  • FT: Aston Villa 2-1 Legia Warsaw in Europa Conference League

  • Moussa Diaby and Alex Moreno score for already-qualified Villa

  • FT: Backa Topola 0-1 West Ham and AEK Athens 0-1 Brighton in Europa League

  • Both Hammers and Seagulls progress from their groups

  1. Goodnightpublished at 22:29 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2023

    That's enough Europa and Conference League chat for a Thursday night now I think.

    Thanks for joining us. Check out our football index for all of tonight's reports.

  2. 'Good to top group'published at 22:28 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2023

    FT: Liverpool 4-0 LASK

    Liverpool

    Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp claps the fans after their 4-0 Europa League win over LASKImage source, Getty Images

    Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp on TNT Sports: "The most important thing is that we're at the head of the group and that won't change so that's good.

    "There was a lot of good stuff and some stuff I didn't like too much, but that's how it is. We say it all the time, we still have to grow and develop. There was some good football but this game should have been put to bed before half-time. If you are on the front foot and in charge then kill it. We didn't do that. At 2-0 and 3-0 great, we opened the game up a little bit and gave them changes. It is fantastic to win 4-0."

    On the clean sheet: "It is very good. Defensively I have to say we were very strong. We were solid and that is very important. Then we can play football and that's how it is. We were really good in a lot of moments but then we lost rhythm with the changes."

    On progressing as group winners: "Good. It will be an important game for Union Saint-Gilloise in our final game so we will go there and we play football games to win but it is good that we don't have to. This competition finishes for a bit but another starts in January."

    On Connor Bradley making his first European appearance: "I love it. You can see in those few moments that he is a real talent for us. We really count on him. It is so nice. There are a lot of positives. I told him after the game to enjoy it. He is very football wise but the body still needs to grow."

  3. 'We are playing very good'published at 22:25 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2023

    FT: Aston Villa 2-1 Legia Warsaw

    Aston Villa

    Aston Villa manager Unai Emery, speaking to TNT Sports: "I'm very happy. Our reaction was fantastic. We are not 100% first in the group but I think normally we are going to win. We are settling with the players in this competition. At Villa Park with the supporters, we are playing very good."

    Balance of play: "They were very focussed, very motivated. It was very tight to qualify for the next round. They needed a draw or a win. For us, it was important to try to win. We were consistent in our game plan. The second half, our control was better than the first half. We controlled it better. They had one chance off the cross bar."

    Free-kick routine: "In 90 minutes, we had to try control everything. Today we score one goal through it and it's adding more qualities we can show."

    Alex Moreno: "He's very important. He was injured and coming bac. Jacob Ramsey too. Alex Moreno is wishing to play. He scored one goal and now we can have more players coming."

    Bosnia trip: "They are first in the group. They want to continue in this competition. We have to try to involve our supporters because it is a way to win trophies and play in Europe."

  4. 'It was a big game'published at 22:16 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2023

    FT: Aston Villa 2-1 Legia Warsaw

    Aston Villa

    Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, speaking to TNT Sports: "The important thing is we got the three points in the end. It was a big game, we were both on nine points. We didn't take our chances but we'll take the three points."

    Mistake: "It's football, we make mistakes. We'll get behind Kamara. It's football. We stuck together and managed to get the three points. We came out in the second half and kept the ball well and managed to get the second goal."

    First half: "It was a weird one in the first half. We didn't keep the ball as we wanted. They're a good side."

    Free-kick routine: "We do a lot of work on the training pitch. The boys don't like it much. Credit to Austin [set piece coach], he's a great guy and that one was for him."

  5. Postpublished at 22:13 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2023

    FT: Liverpool 4-0 LASK

    Emma Smith
    BBC Sport at Anfield

    .Image source, PA Media

    After full time, the LASK fans were doing a call and response chant with some Liverpool supporters in the top tier of the main stand.

    One of those things in football which brings a smile to your face.

  6. 'A result we will always remember'published at 22:09 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2023

    FT: AEK Athens 0-1 Brighton

    Brighton & Hove Albion

    Brighton captain Lewis Dunk, speaking to Uefa.com: "It is a massive evening for the club and everyone involved, the players and the fans, a result we will always remember.

    "We knew before coming here it would be a tough game in a big atmosphere.

    "We had to show grit and determination. We didn't play how we like to play, it's not the football we usually play. But sometimes you win in another way."

  7. 'Very happy for Alex'published at 22:08 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2023

    FT: Aston Villa 2-1 Legia Warsaw

    Aston Villa

    More from Aston Villa attacker Moussa Diaby, speaking to TNT Sports: "I'm very happy for Alex [Moreno]. He had a big injury. He is a good person and I'm very happy for him."

    Final group game: "We have to play this game in December and go there to win."

  8. Trouble after Brighton winpublished at 22:07 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2023

    FT: AEK Athens 0-1 Brighton

    Brighton & Hove Albion

    Brighton fans are suffering the affects of tear gas after it was used to control AEK Athens fans following their Europa League game earlier.

    Sussex Police said a number of AEK ultras attacked the Brighton end after their 1-0 win.

    Police used tear gas, and flash bangs to make the home fans disperse, as Seagulls supporters were held in the stadium.

    Sussex Police football officer Darren Balkham said: “Unfortunately after the game some of the Athens ultras stayed in the stadium and started to attack the Brighton fans.

    “Tear gas was deployed against the ultras and unfortunately that’s wafted through to the stadium.

    “We’ve made sure anyone with respiratory problems our youngsters have been put on the buses or been given paramedic care that they’ve needed.”

  9. 'Historic day'published at 22:05 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2023

    FT: AEK Athens 0-1 Brighton

    Brighton & Hove Albion

    Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi, speaking to Uefa.com: "We feel great emotion.

    "We didn't play well, we didn't play in our usual style. It was a tough match. We showed a different mentality tonight, showcasing our soul and resilience.

    "It was an historic day for Brighton, for the club and our fans.

    "We are not used to winning in this way. Usually we lose games despite playing better than the opponent – just the way AEK lost tonight.

    "Today AEK were better that us, but for once we won such a type of match.

    "Now our ambition is to top the group. We have to defeat Marseille – and they are a great team, just like AEK."

  10. 'It was really important to win'published at 22:04 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2023

    FT: Aston Villa 2-1 Legia Warsaw

    Aston Villa

    Aston Villa goalscorer Moussa Diaby to TNT Sports: "Very good game. We played against a tough team. Legia are a strong team.

    "We want to finish first in the group. Today it was really important to win.

    "We have to continue like this. We have to keep going.

    "We spoke before the game with the coach and team-mates and they said you have to start really quick. We wanted to score after 10 or 15 minutes but it was before. It was really good."

  11. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 22:01 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2023

    #bbcfootball, WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)

    LASK’s performance on the pitch hasn’t been anything to shout about, but their fans performance off it has been different class.

    Wilf, Redbridge

  12. Postpublished at 21:59 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2023

    FT: Aston Villa 2-1 Legia Warsaw

    Villa will be slightly frustrated that they didn't find that one extra goal which would have meant they could take it easy against Zrinjski Mostar in the final group game.

    But a Legia equaliser would have taken things out of their hands, so it could have been a lot worse.

  13. 'Could have scored more, but good win'published at 21:58 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2023

    FT: Liverpool 4-0 LASK

    Liverpool

    Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, speaking to TNT Sports: "We started well. We could have scored more today but in the end it was a good win.

    "If it was up to me I would score all the chances, in the end it was only two. We can improve. It was nice that it went in at the end. It is nice when you score.

    "It is important to top the group. We should be top of the group with the quality that we have. That is well done. We have to keep going because we have big goals for the season."

    On 10 wins from 10 at Anfield this season: "It is a good record, no? We have to just keep going. We have a lot of quality in the group and with this quality we can win a lot of games."

  14. Postpublished at 21:55 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2023

    FT: Liverpool 4-0 LASK

    Moses Usor was denied by a couple of fine saves from Caoimhin Kelleher but he leaves Anfield with a special souvenir.

    The LASK forward has just exchanged shirts with Mo Salah.

  15. Liverpool seal last-16 spotpublished at 21:53 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2023

    FT: Liverpool 4-0 LASK

    Confirmation Liverpool are through the last 16 with one game to spare.

    They are four points clear of second-placed Toulouse, who were held 0-0 at home to Union SG.

  16. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:53 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2023

    Aston Villa 2-1 Legia Warsaw

    It's all over.

    Villa are into the knockout stages but need a point in Bosnia in two weeks to be sure of the last 16.

  17. Postpublished at 21:52 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2023

    Aston Villa 2-1 Legia Warsaw

    Into the final minute now. Villa have a free-kick.

  18. Postpublished at 21:50 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2023

    Aston Villa 2-1 Legia Warsaw

    Wonderful teasing cross by Lucas Digne and nobody gambles. The ball goes past Jhon Duran. Big chance for a crucial goal, that.

  19. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:49 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2023

    Liverpool 4-0 LASK

    Ten home wins in a row this season. Impressive.

  20. YELLOW CARDpublished at 21:49 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2023

    Aston Villa 2-1 Legia Warsaw

    It's not been Jhon Duran's day and he's booked for a foul.