CSKA Sofia 1-1 Fulham: Roy Hodgson's side travel to Bulgaria for their opening match in the Europa League and the contest is scoreless at half-time after a first half which sees both teams struggle to create chances
On view at the Stadium Balgarska Armia is the Europa League's new trial, two extra assistant referees who stand next to each goal to help with incidents such as whether the ball has crossed the goalline and penalty decisions
CSKA Sofia open up after the break and their passionate support have cause to celebrate when substitute Michel puts his side in front with a well-taken goal on 62 minutes
But Fulham hit back just three minutes later, Diomansy Kamara firing into an empty net after Erik Nevland releases him with a pass over the top on the counter attack
Hapoel Tel-Aviv 2-1 Celtic: The Scottish giants start well in their tie in Israel, striker Georgios Samaras smashing low just inside the post to give his side a first-half lead
But Hapoel are rejuvenated after the interval and when Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc can only parry a cross, Nemanja Vucicevic fires home to put the Israeli outfit level
Celtic seem rattled by the equaliser and Hapoel claim a deserved winner just two minutes from time when Maaran Lala knocks the ball in from a Gil Vermouth cross
There are wild celebrations from the Hapoel players at the final whistle while in stark contrast, Celtic manager Tony Mowbray is left shellshocked by the defeat
Everton 4-0 AEK Athens: The home side have an electric start when Joseph Yobo takes advantage of some poor marking to head home unchallenged at the back post on 10 minutes
Everton's lead is doubled just seven minutes later when summer signing Sylvain Distin pokes the ball into the net from close range when AEK fail to clear from a corner
It just gets better and better for the Toffees as Steven Pienaar makes it three with a wonderful strike into the bottom right-hand corner from 30 yards out
As the Goodison faithful catch their breath after a stunning first half display, former West Ham defender Lucas Neill is introduced to the crowd following his free transfer
Everton complete an emphatic victory when on-loan striker Jo swivels inside the penalty box to fire home the fourth with just eight minutes left
There is one blemish to the evening, however, substitute Louis Saha seeing red in injury time for raising a hand after a tangle with AEK defender Juanfran
Elsewhere around Europe, Galatasaray claim a 3-1 away victory over Panathinaikos with former Manchester City midfielder Elano scoring twice and ex-Liverpool striker Milan Baros (right) adding the third
Former Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri sees his Roma side crash 2-0 away to Basel, Carlitos and substitute Federico Almerares scoring the goals
There is better news for ex-England coach Steve McClaren after FC Twente come from behind to defeat Fenerbahce 2-1
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