Aston Villa stunned by Go Ahead Eagles while Rangers suffer defeat in Rohl debut

Aston Villas flawless Europa League opening unraveled with a surprising 2-1 loss against Go Ahead Eagles on Thursday, as fresh Rangers manager Danny Rohl endured a 3-0 setback versus Brann in his initial outing.

Villa had reinforced their position as pre-match favourites by overcoming Bologna and Feyenoord, launching their European effort strongly.

Even with Unai Emery implementing seven alterations, the away team in the Netherlands struck early through Evann Guessands initial goal for Villa.

Yet in harsh weather, the hosts claimed a memorable victory in their debut group stage European match.

Mathis Surays effort that took a deflection equalised prior to the break, and Mats Deijl chipped over Emiliano Martinez to put the Dutch Cup champions ahead.

Emi Buendia had shone as Villas saviour against Tottenham on Sunday, but the Argentine turned from star to scapegoat by squandering a late spot-kick that could have earned a tie.

Rangers aspirations for advancing further lie in ruins following a third straight Europa League loss, placing them at the foot of the 36-team standings.

The managerial switch brought no instant change for the Scottish powerhouse, marking their first historical defeat to Norwegian foes.

Emil Kornvig nodded in at the far post to hand Brann the advantage at half-time.

Jacob Sorensen capitalised on further defensive lapses by heading home from a set-piece, prior to Noah Holm adding to Rangers misery.

Sean Dyche aims to revive Nottingham Forests inaugural European push in three decades as he leads them in their first home fixture against Porto.

Forest, who dismissed Ange Postecoglou after merely 40 days and eight fixtures on Saturday, have garnered only one point from their first two encounters.

Celtic seek to ignite their underwhelming campaign thus far when facing Sturm Graz at home.

Lyon defeated Basel 2-0 to maintain their perfect run, with strikes from Corentin Tolisso and Afonso Moreira.

Braga stand as the sole other team with three victories from three games after a 2-0 triumph over Red Star Belgrade.

Bologna secured a 2-1 away win at Steaua Bucharest for their initial success in the league phase.

Fenerbahce edged Stuttgart 1-0, whereas Real Betis drew 0-0 on the road at Genk.