UEFA Europa League

SC Braga accounted for six sides with European titles en route to the 2010/11 final but Portuguese neighbours FC Porto proved one Goliath too many, as they repelled the minnows' pot shots before Falcao struck a killer blow.

Miodrag Belodedici has welcomed the staging of the UEFA Europa League final in Bucharest for the first time as a shot in the arm for the city, saying the 9 May showpiece "will be well received".

Ander Herrera takes UEFA.com behind the scenes at Athletic Club as his side prepare for round of 32 action against FC Lokomotiv Moskva, and explains what "makes the city, the club and the fans so special."

Klaas-Jan Huntelaar says the future is bright for FC Schalke 04 as new-found stability provides the foundation for improving form. "Something beautiful can emerge," he told UEFA.com.

The Bucharest final moves a step closer when the last 32 is decided this week. UEFA.com speaks to Romania's highest-profile football figures about their excitement ahead of the 9 May showpiece.

Manchester United FC and AFC Ajax will meet for the first time since 1976 while holders FC Porto await Manchester City FC in the round of 32 following the UEFA Europa League draw.

FC Dynamo Kyiv legend Oleksiy Mykhaylychenko told UEFA.com his old side "need positive results" to revitalise their Group E campaign as a double-header against Beşiktaş JK approaches.

FC Twente chairman Joop Munsterman looks ahead to the new season but only after reflecting with UEFA.com on the summer tragedy at his stadium and the "heartwarming" aftermath.

UEFA.com recaps UEFA Europa League final week, including a pre-match visit to the Dublin Arena, a look at the exploits of FC Porto's prolific striker Falcao and a review of the showpiece itself.

Diego Simeone will make an emotional return on Thursday when he leads out Club Atlético de Madrid in the round of 32 to face an S.S. Lazio side of whom he retains "great memories".

FC Zenit St. Petersburg followed the example of PFC CSKA Moskva three years earlier with a defeat of Rangers FC in Manchester. Coach Dick Advocaat said: "The way we played in the tournament, we really deserved this."

Enda Stevens and Jake Livermore speak to UEFA.com.

Altin Lala and Roman Bezus speak to UEFA.com.

Carl Hoefkens and Leandro Salino speak to UEFA.com.