José Mourinho’s Fenerbahce might have only just squeezed into the Europa League knockout playoff round but it is already on the brink of the round of 16.

It was an exciting first leg of the UEFA Europa League playoffs as 16 teams competed to advance to the Round of 16 of the tournament. With some surprising results, such as Galatasaray's 4-1 defeat against AZ and a heated draw between Porto and AS Roma,

Porto and Roma drew 1-1 in the first leg of their Europa League knockout phase play-off Thursday, while Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce took a big step towards the last 16 with a 3-0 win over Anderlecht."Normally,

Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce won 3-0 at home to Anderlecht in the first leg of their Europa League knockout phase play-off tie Thursday, while Real Sociedad triumphed 2-1 away to Midtjylland.Real Sociedad will return to Spain in a commanding position after a penalty from Brais Mendez and terrific goal by Japan winger Takefusa Kubo saw them past Danish Midtjylland,

Fenerbahce fans have seen plenty of cards and corners during the Europa League campaign Fenerbahce sneaked into the Europa League play-offs by finishing 24th in the table, and by just a single goal, and they'll be hoping to build a decent lead in the home leg against Anderlecht.

Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce is rewarded for squeezing into the Europa League knockout stage by being drawn to face Anderlecht in a two-leg playoff.

Portuguese side Porto drew 1-1 with Italy's AS Roma, while Fenerbahce secured a 3-0 win over Anderlecht in their Europa League play-off ties. Real Soc