⭐️ Europa League/Europa Conference League: The 3️⃣ standout men of the night | OneFootball

If this evening proved complicated for three of the four French clubs competing in the Europa League and Conference League, some players shone on other pitches across Europe, including a very familiar face from OL...

🥉 Ismaïla Sarr (Crystal Palace)

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Against a valiant AZ Alkmaar, Ismaïla Sarr stole the spotlight. Although he first won a penalty that was missed by Jean-Philippe Mateta, the Senegalese forward showcased his goal-scoring instincts by allowing Palace to pull ahead.

His burst of speed was then on display as he raced behind the Dutch defense to restore his team's lead. Undoubtedly the man of the match.

🥈 Mikel Gogorza (FC Midtjylland)

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Here is the next Danish gem to keep an eye on. Against Celtic, the 19-year-old winger delighted fans by delivering a perfect assist to Martin Erlic for the opening goal, before scoring his first Europa League goal with a beautiful curling shot.

If tonight Midtjylland sits alone at the top of the C3 standings, it’s largely thanks to him.

🥇 Xherdan Shaqiri (FC Basel)

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Like fine wine, Xherdan Shaqiri gets better with age. Scoring twice against a lackluster Bucharest side, the Swiss legend enjoyed himself with a panenka and a goal scored while looking away as he slotted the ball into the net.

Above all, we wanted to pay tribute to the fabulous comeback of the pocket-sized winger to his boyhood club. Having left in 2012, the 34-year-old returned to Basel in 2024 and has simply been involved in 62 goals... in 59 matches since his return. Like a dream.

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