Rafa Silva delivered the performance of the night as Benfica cruised past AGF 3-1 in Europa League action, earning an 8.2 rating with a goal and five shots on target to claim player of the match honors. The Portuguese side controlled proceedings throughout, with Silva's clinical finishing proving the difference in a comfortable victory that keeps their European campaign on track.

The Europa Conference League provided the evening's most prolific entertainment, with Ajax delivering a six-goal thriller in their 4-2 win over Sion. Julian Brandt and Steven Berghuis orchestrated the Dutch attack with five key passes apiece, showcasing the creative depth that has defined Ajax's European pedigree. Elsewhere, Luka Juricic put on a masterful display for Borac BB, contributing two goals and an assist in a commanding 3-1 victory over Víkingur Reykjavík.
Defensive excellence defined several Conference League encounters. Braga secured a clean sheet in their 2-0 win over Austria Wien, with goalkeeper Samuel Sahin-Radlinger the hero after saving a penalty. Rangers also kept Jablonec at bay in a 1-0 victory, with Tochi Chukwuani's four key passes unlocking the Czech defense. Meanwhile, Motherwell's Alex Paulsen made seven saves in a valiant but ultimately unsuccessful effort, as Freiburg's Matthias Ginter scored twice in a 3-2 away win. Max Rosenfelder added seven tackles for the German side, while Maximilian Eggestein created four chances.
Late drama punctuated the evening across multiple venues. Hajduk Split salvaged a 2-2 draw with Raków Częstochowa thanks to a 90th-minute equalizer, while Panathinaikos staged a comeback to draw 2-2 with Králové, also scoring in the final moments. Andreas Tetteh's brace powered the Greek side's fightback, while Abdullahi Umar earned an 8.6 rating for his all-around performance. Shamrock Rovers also needed late heroics, finding an 85th-minute leveler to earn a 1-1 draw with KuPS.
The midfield battle in Hearts' 2-2 draw with Rapid Wien showcased two contrasting styles: Yusuf Demir won eight tackles in a combative display, while Blair Spittal created four chances from a more progressive role. Getafe eased past Partizan 3-1 with M. Satriano providing two assists, and Atalanta were held to a goalless stalemate by Hapoel Tel Aviv despite Assaf Tzur's remarkable 9.0 rating for the Israeli side. As the group stage continues to unfold, the race for qualification intensifies with every result.
Austria
Hajduk Split
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Getafe
Rafa Silva
Vangelis Pavlidis
Leandro Barreiro
Sebastian Jørgensen
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