Salzburg v Marseille background Salzburg will bid to shut up shop at home again in Group I, with Marseille coming to Austria looking to improve on a trio of 2017 European away draws.
Baku to host 2019 UEFA Europa League final The Olympic Stadium in Baku has been selected to host the 2019 UEFA Europa League final on 29 May of that year, the first such fixture to be played in Azerbaijan.
Konyaspor v Vitória SC background Konyaspor will hope that eight is their lucky number as they seek their first European victory against a Vitória SC side without a win in eight UEFA outings in Group I.
UEFA Europa League all-time top scorers Radamel Falcao cut a swathe through the UEFA Europa League during two trophy-winning seasons; UEFA.com highlights the competition's deadliest marksmen.
Who has scored 50+ UEFA club goals? Sergio Agüero's goal for Manchester City on matchday one bought him a seat at one of the most exclusive tables in European football; meet the top UEFA club competition scorers.
Kokorin keeps Zenit flying but Konyaspor lose again Aleksandr Kokorin continued his rich vein of form as Zenit pulled away in Russia, Plzeň beat Zlín in an all-Czech affair and Konyaspor remained in a rut in Monday's matches.
BATE v Arsenal background BATE Borisov will look to maintain a seven-game unbeaten home run as they welcome UEFA Europa League Group H giants Arsenal for the first time.
Maccabi Tel-Aviv v Villarreal background Maccabi Tel-Aviv lost away on matchday one but will look to get their Group A campaign up and running at home to group stage regulars Villarreal.
Partizan v Dynamo Kyiv background A draw may be the outcome if form is anything to go by as Partizan welcome Dynamo Kyiv for a second time in UEFA Europa League Group B.
Skënderbeu v Young Boys background Skënderbeu lost in Kyiv on matchday one but will take courage from Young Boys' shaky away form as they welcome the Swiss club in Group B.
Ludogorets v Hoffenheim background Ludogorets will look to inflict a fourth successive UEFA defeat on Hoffenheim, though recent meetings between clubs from these nations have not favoured the Bulgarian sides.
Braga v İstanbul Başakşehir background Braga are on a four-game UEFA winning streak coming into their Group C meeting with İstanbul Başakşehir, who have yet to win a European away game.
AEK v Austria Wien background AEK Athens made a positive start on matchday one and will look to make it three European wins in a row as they welcome Austria Wien in Group D.
Milan v Rijeka background AC Milan made a flying start in their bid to complete their set of UEFA club trophies and will look to maintain the momentum as Rijeka cross the Adriatic in Group D.
Lyon v Atalanta background Lyon will have a challenge to suppress a buoyant Atalanta side, the Italian club having made a glorious return to Europe in their opening Group E game.
Everton v Apollon background Everton will look to dispel memories of their miserable opening Group E game as they welcome Apollon Limassol, who lost by five goals on their last visit to Merseyside.
Lokomotiv Moskva v Zlín background After two goalless draws on matchday one, Group F is yet to take shape, with Lokomotiv Moskva eager to get some momentum going against 0-0 specialists Zlín.
Sheriff v København background Sheriff will look to put an end to a drawing streak in Group F as they take on København, with both fixtures in the section having ended goalless on matchday one.
Viktoria Plzeň v Hapoel Beer-Sheva background Viktoria Plzeň will hope that a long flight from Israel will dampen Hapoel Beer-Sheva's ardour as the Czech side bid to get their first points in Group G.
Lugano v FCSB background Lugano lost at Hapoel Beer-Sheva on matchday one but will look to get a first group stage win under their belts as FCSB seek a first win in Switzerland in Group G.
Köln v Crvena zvezda background Köln will look to maintain their unbeaten run against Serbian sides as they come up against Crvena zvezda for the first time in nearly 28 years in Group H.
UEFA Europa League group stage records Edinson Cavani, Jermain Defoe, Aritz Aduriz and Dimitris Salpingidis all have claims to little pieces of UEFA Europa League history; UEFA.com probes the group stage figures.
Highlights: Milan, Nice and Zenit score freely, Atalanta shine Nice, Zenit and seven-time European champions AC Milan delivered five-star away performances as the group stage commenced with memorable wins for Atalanta and Östersund.
What makes Arsenal's opponents Köln special? Thrilled to be back in Europe after a 20-year absence, Köln visit Arsenal for their UEFA Europa League Group H opener; UEFA.com discovers what makes the Goats tick.
Where to watch the UEFA Europa League The television coverage of the 2017/18 UEFA Europa League reflects the vast appeal of a competition in its ninth season; see where to watch it where you are.
Lazio sink Milan, Hoffenheim turn heads Ciro Immobile struck a hat-trick as Lazio beat fellow hopefuls AC Milan, while Hoffenheim and Nice both claimed major scalps. Check how all the group stage teams fared.
#UEL matchday one: all you need to know The presence of AC Milan and Arsenal is set to add some genuine star quality to this season's UEFA Europa League; meet the full cast ahead of matchday one.
Hapoel Beer-Sheva v Lugano background Hapoel Beer-Sheva will look to maintain their winning streak at Turner Stadium as Lugano make their UEFA Europa League group stage debut in Group G.
FCSB v Plzeň background FCSB will look for a repeat of their last meeting with Viktoria Plzeň after the sides were paired for a second time this season in UEFA Europa League Group G.
Crvena zvezda v BATE background Crvena zvezda are building up steam at home in Europe as they welcome BATE Borisov in their opening UEFA Europa League Group H game.
Arsenal v Köln background Arsenal make their UEFA Europa League debut in Group H – and hope to avoid a repeat of their last home result against Bundesliga opponents as Köln come calling.
Marseille v Konyaspor background Marseille kick off their Group I campaign at home against Konyaspor, hoping to extend the Turkish side's wait for a first European win.
Vitória SC v Salzburg background Vitória SC come into Group I on a poor run of form in Europe, while first-night visitors Salzburg are aiming to make it ten continental games unbeaten.
Zorya v Östersund background Zorya Luhansk faced some difficult opponents in last season's UEFA Europa League and now have the competition's surprise package, Östersund, in their Group J opener.
Hertha v Athletic background Hertha Berlin will look to make it through the group stage for a second time, kicking off their Group J campaign at home against Athletic Club.
Zulte Waregem v Nice background Zulte Waregem's home form has been disappointing in their most recent European games, but they will look to wipe the slate clean against Nice in Group K.
Vitesse v Lazio background Vitesse have been going through a barren spell in Europe, but will hope that the goals – and Group K points – start flowing as Lazio return to the Netherlands.
Vardar v Zenit background Macedonian football history will be made in Group L on matchday one as the nation hosts its first UEFA club competition group game, with Vardar welcoming Zenit.
Real Sociedad v Rosenborg background Real Sociedad picked up just one point in their last UEFA group stage campaign, but will expect to do much better as they welcome Rosenborg in Group L.
Villarreal v Astana background Villarreal will look to make a positive start in UEFA Europa League Group A as they face a reunion with Astana, a side they beat three years ago.
Slavia Praha v Maccabi Tel-Aviv background Slavia have struggled for goals at home in Europe of late, and will need to be on their guard as they welcome Maccabi Tel-Aviv in their Group A opener.
Dynamo Kyiv v Skënderbeu background Dynamo Kyiv are on a run of decent home form in Europe, but would do well not to underestimate Skënderbeu in their UEFA Europa League Group B opener.
Young Boys v Partizan background Young Boys drew their previous home game against Serbian opposition, but may need to raise their game as they welcome Partizan in UEFA Europa League Group B.
Hoffenheim v Braga background Hoffenheim will hope that third time is the charm as they chase a first European victory in their UEFA Europa League Group C opener against Braga.
İstanbul Başakşehir v Ludogorets background Turkish clubs have had the measure of Bulgarian opponents since 2000: good news for İstanbul Başakşehir as they welcome Ludogorets Razgrad in Group C.
Austria Wien v AC Milan background Austria Wien have a reason to be concerned in their Group D opener as they welcome an AC Milan side out to complete their set of major UEFA club trophies.
Rijeka v AEK Athens background Rijeka are up against Greek opposition for a third successive European game, and will hope for a better result in their Group D opener against AEK Athens.
Atalanta v Everton background Back in Europe after a 26-year absence, Atalanta are facing an exciting start to their Group E campaign, with Everton seeking a first win and goal in Italy.
Apollon v Lyon background Apollon Limassol will hope that memories of a miserable European night will haunt Lyon as they return to Nicosia for their UEFA Europa League Group E opener.
Zlín v Sheriff background UEFA Europa League debutants Zlín make a long-awaited return to the European stage in Group F, with Sheriff looking to make the most of any first-night nerves in Olomouc.
København v Lokomotiv Moskva background Memories of a 2007 victory may linger for København coach Ståle Solbakken as he leads his side once more against Lokomotiv Moskva in Group F.
Europa League group stage squads confirmed The 48 UEFA Europa League group stage contenders have confirmed their squads for the coming months – check out who's made the cut and who's missed out.
Europa League group stage sides' transfers Keep track of all the ins and outs this summer for the clubs gearing up for the challenge ahead in the UEFA Europa League group stage.
Arsenal and Marseille left reeling, Milan march on There were punishing losses for Arsenal and Marseille on a busy weekend for the UEFA Europa League group stage teams, though AC Milan extended their winning start this term.
Europa League group stage number crunching The UEFA Europa League group stage draw takes place at 13:00CET and UEFA.com crunches the numbers: which teams and players are record-breakers?
Group fixtures set for UEFA Europa League The group stage will kick off on 14 September with Arsenal taking on Köln and AC Milan travelling to Austria Wien after the fixtures were confirmed.
UEFA Europa League group stage draw The UEFA Europa League group stage draw has been made in Monaco, with the likes of Arsenal and AC Milan discovering who they will be facing over the next few months.
Paul Pogba named #UEL Player of the Season Paul Pogba has been named player of the season for the 2016/17 UEFA Europa League for his part in steering Manchester United to success in the competition.
Europa League qualifying: biggest, most and best With the play-offs for the 2017/18 UEFA Europa League group stage under way, UEFA.com picks out the competition's pre-season high-achievers.
Europa League group stage live draw: seeding pots The group stage draw will be streamed live in UEFA.com's DrawCentre from 13:00CET on Friday, with all 48 hopefuls decided and the four seeding pots confirmed.
