Tobias Guddal delivered a commanding performance with two goals, earning Player of the Match honors as Sparta dismantled Ararat-Armenia 4-1 in the Europa League opener.

John Mercado and Patrik Vydra added further strikes to put the result beyond doubt. Bruno Wilson grabbed a consolation for Ararat-Armenia, but the hosts were outclassed throughout.

Ararat-Armenia: Bruno Wilson 55′ | Sparta: Tobias Guddal 20′, Tobias Guddal 22′, John Mercado 53′, Patrik Vydra 71′

Ararat-Armenia 1-4 Sparta