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AZ AlkmaarE. Le Fee’s penalty lifts Sunderland to seventh in Europa League
E. Le Fee’s 66th-minute penalty gave Sunderland a 1-0 win over AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League league stage, moving Sunderland to seventh while AZ Alkmaar fell to 33rd.
14 matches across three leagues set Wednesday’s agenda
A 14-match Wednesday schedule spans Brazil’s Serie A, the Europa League and La Liga, with AC Milan v Benfica the standout fixture.
SunderlandAZ Alkmaar0 Points, 0 Games: Sunderland and AZ Alkmaar Start from Scratch
Sunderland and AZ Alkmaar begin their Europa League league-stage campaigns with no points, no prior games and no recorded form, while several absences add uncertainty ahead of the Stadium of Light meeting.
"AZ Alkmaar vs. Tottenham: Europa League Knockout Showdown Awaits"
In the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, AZ Alkmaar will face Tottenham Hotspur on March 6, 2025, at the AFAS Stadion. AZ currently sits at the bottom of their group with 11 points from 8 matches, while Tottenham is 4th with 17 points, making them the favorites. Tactically, AZ employs a 4-2-3-1 formation, focusing on midfield stability and counter-attacks, while Tottenham favors a 4-3-3 setup that emphasizes width and attacking play. Key players include AZ's Vangelis Pavlidis and Tottenham's Harry Kane, with both teams needing to manage their defensive responsibilities effectively. AZ has a strong home record, averaging 2.40 goals per game, while Tottenham has shown good recent form but has defensive vulnerabilities, conceding 7 goals in 4 away matches. The contrasting league positions may influence their strategies, with Tottenham likely to take the initiative and AZ looking to capitalize on mistakes. Both teams are expected to field their strongest lineups, and while Tottenham is favored to win 2-1, the unpredictability of knockout football means AZ could surprise. The match promises an electric atmosphere as both teams aim for progression in the tournament.