Summary

  • Follow live text updates from the action in the Europa League and Conference League

  • FT: Brighton 1-0 Marseille - Pedro scores late on as hosts qualifys for last 16

  • FT: West Ham 2-0 SC Freiburg - Kudus and Alvarez score as Hammers qualify for last 16

  • FT: Union SG 2-1 Liverpool - Quansah levels for group winners Liverpool but hosts regain lead

  • FT: Zrinjski Mostar 1-1 Aston Villa in Conference League - Zaniolo opener cancelled out but Villa top group

  1. Postpublished at 22:43 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2023

    FT: Brighton 1-0 Marseille

    Marseille failed to have a single shot on target in this match.

    It is the first time that they have failed to do so in a European game since defeat at Porto in 2020 in the Champions League.

  2. Postpublished at 22:40 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2023

    FT: West Ham 2-0 Freiburg

    West Ham have qualified as group winners in each of their last three seasons in European competition, winning 15 of their 18 matches.

    Only Bayern Munich (17) have won more group stage games in Europe in that time.

  3. Postpublished at 22:37 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2023

    FT: Brighton 1-0 Marseille

    The moment Brighton won the game...

    Joao Pedro scores for Brighton against MarseilleImage source, Reuters
    Joao Pedro celebrates with his arms wide openImage source, Reuters
    Brighton & Hove Albion's Joao Pedro celebrates by jumping into the crowdImage source, Reuters
  4. What happens in the play-off round?published at 22:34 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2023

    The eight runners-up from the Europa League group stage and the eight third-placed teams from the Champions League group stage now enter a play-off round.

    The eight third-placed teams dropping down from the Champions League group stages are unseeded.

    The eight teams dropping down from the Champions League are:

    Benfica Sporting Braga Feyenoord GalatasarayLens AC Milan Shakhtar DonetskYoung Boys

    The winners of the eight play-off ties then advance to the last 16, where they join the eight group winners in the Europa League.

    The Europa League knockout round play-off draw takes place in Nyon, Switzerland, on Monday 18 December.

  5. Moyes relieved to avoid 'ridiculous' two-legged play-offpublished at 22:31 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2023

    FT: West Ham 2-0 Freiburg

    West Ham United

    West Ham manager David Moyes, speaking to TNT Sports, on the performance of goalscoring midfielder Edson Alvarez: "He had a bit of illness and has not been quite on it fully, so we were always going to take him off.

    "He also got a dead leg tonight and need to see how that is. But he scored a really good goal, a well-worked move and a good combination with Jarrod Bowen."

    On the impact of his newer players: "It has started well and the longer we will be together it will work much better.

    "We're still introducing players who are new to the league and new to playing with us. I think they've done well.

    "We're not halfway through the season and they've made massive contributions."

    On the importance of avoiding the two-legged play-off round: "It is really massive at the moment because of the amount of games we've got and the scheduling - it's so important for the players and the staff.

    "We're going into a really busy period and our culture means we play a lot of games at Christmas.

    "But it seems they are squeezing in other games where they can and which seems a bit ridiculous to be honest."

  6. 'We are very proud'published at 22:29 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2023

    FT: Brighton 1-0 Marseille

    Brighton & Hove Albion

    Brighton and Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi celebratesImage source, PA Media

    Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi told TNT Sports: "I lost my voice, I lost everything. It was an amazing game. We played amazing football. We deserved to reach the top of the table.

    "We could have scored more goals but we are very happy, we are very proud, for the club, for Brighton, for our fans, for our players, for the people who work inside the club.

    "This is the best moment in my time [here].

    "The message is Saturday, Arsenal. Second one is I congratulated Adingra. He made a lot of mistakes but I love his attitude, his behaviour. The problem isn't making mistakes, it's after the mistakes if you try again. We are Brighton. We have to push, we have to try again if we make mistakes. I told them I'm really proud.

    "We will play two games less. We want to dream. We want to prepare for that game for our best to win another step."

  7. Moyes 'thrilled' to finish top of the grouppublished at 22:26 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2023

    FT: West Ham 2-0 Freiburg

    West Ham United

    West Ham manager David Moyes, speaking to TNT Sports, on how he feels about topping the group: "We're thrilled thought we palyed well for long periods. We got a couple of goals up and then missed a couple of good chances which would have wrape dit up and kept us hanging on. But we did a really good job.

    "It was a lot more like it, we've done very well in Europe over the last few years and this season as well. It was good win over a good German side. I thought we played even better than we did in Germany.

    "We've only lost to Olympiakos, I think that's the only loss we've had in maybe 19/20 games which is a great record because were not a well-known European club at the moment. Overall tonight, and in the group, we deserve it."

  8. 'Everyone in there is buzzing'published at 22:24 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2023

    FT: Brighton 1-0 Marseille

    Brighton & Hove Albion

    Billy Gilmour controls the ball under pressure from Marseille playersImage source, PA Media

    Brighton midfielder Billy Gilmour told TNT Sports: "We've come and done it. Everyone in there is buzzing. But now we need to prepare for the weekend.

    "To work with our gaffer is amazing. I'm really enjoying right now. Hopefully I can continue that [form]. I want to try to get on the ball and start stuff as much as possible.

    "It's been a real joy. We've all worked really hard. Some of the results, we've felt hard done by.

    "We're in the competition because we want to try to go and win it. That's the aim. We want to keep the standard in the league as well. Sometimes we haven't been at it."

  9. 'Really comfortable for West Ham'published at 22:20 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2023

    FT: West Ham 2-0 Freiburg

    .Image source, Getty Images

    Former West Ham midfielder Joe Cole on TNT Sports: "A fantastic performance. Really, really comfortable. Freiburg are a decent outfit who could have given West Ham trouble but they controlled the game from start to finish.

    "There was a lovely balance to the team tonight with Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus causing [trouble] up front and the defence looking solid.

    "Top of the group in the Europa League, having already won the Conference League!"

  10. How has West Ham's campaign been?published at 22:17 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2023

    FT: West Ham 2-0 Freiburg

    .Image source, Getty Images

    It's been an impressive group stage by West Ham.

    They have won their last three games in the Europa League and only lost one of their six group games.

    With things wrapped up, they go through top of the group with 15 points, three points above tonight's opponents Freiburg.

    David Moyes' side are on a run of 347 minutes without conceding a goal in Europe and they have also scored in all six matches, netting 10 goals in total.

    Not bad.

  11. Postpublished at 22:12 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2023

    FT: Brighton 1-0 Marseille

    What it means...

    Brighton & Hove Albion's Igor Julio celebratesImage source, Reuters
    Brighton & Hove Albion's Lewis Dunk celebratesImage source, Reuters
    Brighton players celebrate as a group in a huddleImage source, Getty Images
  12. Who goes through as group winners?published at 22:09 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2023

    Here's the group winners in the Europa League. It's been a decent campaign for British clubs on the whole.

    Group A: West Ham

    Group B: Brighton

    Group C: Rangers

    Group D: Atalanta

    Group E: Liverpool

    Group F: Villarreal

    Group G: Slavia Prague

    Group H: Bayer Leverkusen

  13. 'We're settling in well'published at 22:06 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2023

    FT: West Ham 2-0 Freiburg

    West Ham United

    West Ham United's Mohammed Kudus celebratesImage source, PA Media

    West Ham winger Mohammed Kudus, who scored the opening goal, speaking to TNT Sports: "We knew Freiburg would come in strong but we were also prepared to press from the start and show good energy. We're pleased to win the game."

    On whether he meant the dummy before he slotted in: "Yes, I was trying to take the ball but I saw it was going away from me so I had to wait. It was a great ball from Edson."

    On himself and Edson Alvarez's form: "I'm still settling in but with the help of the players and the staff we're settling in well."

  14. 'Best moments of my life'published at 22:02 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2023

    FT: Brighton 1-0 Marseille

    Brighton & Hove Albion

    Joao Pedro celebrates after scoring a goalImage source, Reuters

    Brighton scorer Joao Pedro to TNT Sports: "I'm very happy. These are the best moments of my life. Thank you to my team-mates, they always support me.

    "I'm very happy to be top scorer in the Europa League. To be top of the table, in the league or top scorer, you need to keep going through hard work."

  15. Rangers beat Real Betispublished at 22:00 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2023

    FT: Real Betis 2-3 Rangers

    Rangers have beaten Real Betis 3-2 in Sevilla. A huge result for the Scottish giants.

    Follow reaction to that result here.

  16. Postpublished at 21:58 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2023

    FT: Brighton 1-0 Marseille

    Brighton fan holds their team scarf above their head as fans celebrate around themImage source, Reuters

    Proper party vibes at the Amex.

    They were through to the knockout stages already before tonight but skipping a play-off tie against a Champions League team is huge.

  17. 'Very important for us'published at 21:58 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2023

    FT: West Ham 2-0 Freiburg

    West Ham United

    Edson Alvarez celebrates with his West Ham United teammatesImage source, Getty Images

    West Ham midfielder Edson Alvarez speaking to TNT Sports: "Very important for us. We are top of the group and don't have to play two more games so this was very important for us.

    "We knew it before the game and I think we played very good. It feels always special when it's your first goal with a new club. Especially to do it at home with the supporters.

    "I'm so happy for Mohammed Kudus to show his value. We know each other's movements and his intentions from playing together at Ajax."

  18. Postpublished at 21:57 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2023

    FT: Brighton 1-0 Marseille

    Joao Pedro celebratesImage source, Reuters

    Joao Pedro is the top European goalscorer in Brighton's history. With six.

    This is the first time they have ever played in Europe - and they have topped a group involving Marseille and Ajax (and AEK Athens).

  19. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:55 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2023

    Brighton 1-0 Marseille

    Brighton & Hove Albion's Joao Pedro scores their first goalImage source, Reuters

    It's all over. Brighton go straight into the Europa League last 16 thanks to Joao Pedro's late winner.