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Europa League Showdown: French Clubs Eyeing Strong Finishes
As the UEFA Europa League regular season draws to a close, french football clubs are gearing up for crucial final matches. Olympique Lyonnais (OL), already securing a spot in the knockout stage, aims to maintain their top position by defeating PAOK Salonika. Meanwhile, Lille, facing a challenging 2026 season, must fight to solidify their place among the top 24 teams. For OGC Nice, however, the campaign has concluded, leaving them with no further stakes in their upcoming match against Ludogorets.
Thursday Night Football: A Full Slate of Europa League Action
This Thursday evening, eighteen matches will unfold together, offering a full menu of European football for fans.The action kicks off at 9 p.m. local time, with a multiplex broadcast available on Canal + Sport for those wanting to catch all the drama.
Here’s the full schedule for the 8th matchday:
- Aston Villa vs.Salzburg
- FC Basel vs. Viktoria Plzen
- Real Betis vs.feyenoord
- Celtic Glasgow vs. Utrecht
- Red Star Belgrade vs. Celta Vigo
- FC Porto vs.rangers
- FCSB vs.Fenerbahce
- Go Ahead Eagles vs. Sporting Braga
- Genk vs. Malmö
- Lille vs. freiburg
- Ludogorets vs.Nice
- Lyon vs. PAOK Salonika
- Maccabi Tel Aviv vs. Bologna
- midtjylland vs. Dinamo Zagreb
- Nottingham Forest vs. Ferencvaros
- Panathinaikos vs. AS Roma
- Sturm graz vs. Sturm Graz
- Stuttgart vs. Young Boys Bern
Broadcast Note for Young Boys Match
Fans in France should be aware that, similar to previous matchdays, the game featuring Young Boys Bern will not be broadcast domestically. This is due to a sponsorship conflict involving the Swiss team’s jersey sponsor.
Key matchups and stakes
for Lyon, the objective is clear: secure a victory against PAOK Salonika to guarantee their first-place finish