Cisse Hat-Trick Inspires AC Milan Rout as Europa League Delivers Late Drama
AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen recorded emphatic 4-0 away victories on Thursday as Matchday 2 of the UEFA Europa League produced big wins and dramatic late goals. Alphadjo Cisse stole the spotlight with a hat-trick as Milan defeated Red Bull Salzburg, while Gonçalo Ramos added the fourth goal. Bayer Leverkusen matched the scoreline against Lech Poznań, with Patrik Schick scoring twice from the penalty spot before Malik Tillman and Ibrahim Maza completed the rout.
Sunderland snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory away to Torreense through Noah Sadiki’s 93rd-minute winner after Jules Ahoka had equalised. Juventus also came from behind to beat Celta Vigo 2-1, while Dinamo Zagreb edged Anderlecht 1-0 with Sandro Kulenović converting a 96th-minute penalty. Lyon defeated Crystal Palace 3-2 in a five-goal thriller, while Benfica beat Celtic 4-1 and Bournemouth cruised to a 3-0 win over Sturm Graz.
Elsewhere, Omonoia defeated Celje 3-0, AZ Alkmaar beat Hapoel Be’er Sheva 2-1, and Beşiktaş claimed a 3-2 away win over Hoffenheim. Ferencváros also overcame Viktoria Plzeň 2-1, while Olympiacos secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Marseille. With Matchday 2 concluded, the teams will turn their attention to the next round of league-phase fixtures scheduled for Thursday, October 22.
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