Europa League LIVE SCORES: FCSB vs Man Utd on NOW plus updates from Tottenham vs Elfsborg as last 16 race reaches climax

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Europa League LIVE SCORES: FCSB vs Man Utd on NOW plus updates from Tottenham vs Elfsborg as last 16 race reaches climax

THE final league phase matches of the Europa League are taking place RIGHT NOW.

Manchester United travel to FCSB knowing a win will guarantee them a place in the top eight of the table and automatic qualification to the last 16.

A draw may well be enough for the Red Devils as they sit two points above the knockout play-off spots.

It's a little more complicated for out-of-form Tottenham, who only have one point more than the teams in 9th and 10th.

A win for Spurs over Elfsborg would guarantee automatic qualification to the last 16 of the Europa League.

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Midtjylland 1-0 Fenerbahce

Jose Mourinho's side have fallen behind to a goal from Diao.

That means his team drop into the bottom segment in the table which would mean an early departure from Europe.

The hosts cement their play-off spot as a result also.

From Dan King at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Lucas Bergvall got a big cheer from the away fans when his name was announced, in recognition of a fellow Swede making his name in the Premier League.

The Elfsborg supporters will be even happier with the teenager now as he's given the ball away a number of times already. Ange Postecoglou has told him twice to calm down.

A pretty low-key start to this game otherwise, a few openings down the left for Spurs but no tough saves yet for Pettersson.

Athletic Club 1-0 Viktoria Plzen

Nico Williams is the scorer for the Spanish outfit.

That moves them up to third spot, leapfrogging both Tottenham and Man Utd.

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Ajax 1-0 Galatasaray

Anderlecht 1-0 Hoffenheim

Athletic Bilbao 1-0 Viktoria Plzen

Braga 1-0 Lazio

Dynamo Kiev 0-0 FK RFS

FC Twente 0-0 Besiktas

FCSB 0-0 Manchester United

Ferencvaros 1-0 AZ Alkmaar

Lyon 0-0 Ludogorets

Maccabi Tel Aviv 0-0 Porto

Midtjylland 0-0 Fenerbahce

Nice 0-0 Bodo/Glimt

Olympiacos 0-0 Qarabag

Rangers 1-0 Union Saint-Gilloise

Roma 0-0 Eintracht Frankfurt

Real Sociedad 0-0 PAOK

Slavia Prague 0-0 Malmo

Tottenham 0-0 Elfsborg

View of Craig Mahood watching Rangers vs Union SG

A bit of a stop-start opening 25 minutes but Rangers have that all important lead.

You have to feel for Leon King, who sees his big opportunity end just 13 minutes in after a head knock.

Nico Raskin won't have believed his luck to have a free header from seven yards to open the deadlock.

The delivery from James Tavernier was absolutely different class but this makeshift back four are sure to be tested.

Ajax 1-0 Galatasaray

Akpom shoots from the edge of the box and the keeper makes a save.

Traore hits the loose ball first time to give the Dutch side the lead.

As things stand

Well, well, well. Rangers move up to NINTH in the table with that opener.

Ironically, a Manchester United goal would move Gers into the top eight as things stand.

Fenerbahce or Braga - who are leading Lazio at the moment to save their Europa League campaign - the current potential opponents for Rangers as things stand.

Rangers 1-0 Union SG

They play a corner short and as it is whipped into the box, Raskin is completely unmarked at the back post.

He heads into the far corner to give Rangers the lead.

Goal - Nicolas Raskin (Rangers)

FCSB 0-0 Man Utd

Hojlund gets to the byline and cuts it back to Mainoo who is completely unmarked on the penalty spot.

He takes it on first time and sends it sailing over the crossbar.

The young midfielder last scored for the Red Devils in the FA Cup final, an area of his game that must improve.

Tottenham 0-0 Elfsborg

Nearly 80% of the ball has gone Spurs' way so far.

Sadly for the home fans, they are shooting like stormtroopers currently.

As things stand

Well, not much changes for the three British sides as their potential opponents remain the same.

Such is the complete borefest of the opening quarter of an hour.

Rangers 0-0 Union SG

The battle seems to be in the middle of the park but Rangers are putting pressure on but are lacking that final pass.

So far in this one, neither side has had a shot on or off target.

Rangers 0-0 Union SG

The defender has barely had a sniff with Philippe Clement clearly not an admirer.

A few minutes in he has a head knock after an accidental clash. Five minutes later when chasing back, he goes to ground and clearly signals that he's seeing double.

Huge disappointment for him given the huge opportunity he had tonight. He's replaced by Ross McCausland.

Ferencvaros 1-0 AZ

Ben Romdhane with a brilliant header, diving backwards and cushioning it towards the top corner.

That goal takes them from 22nd to 15th in the table.

Braga 1-0 Lazio

Braga on the other hand, need victory to stay in Europe.

They have made the perfect start with an early goal from Ricardo Horta.

As a cross comes into the box, he sweeps it into the bottom corner as the stadium erupts.

FCSB 0-0 Man Utd

There is no urgency to get through the transitions to attack quickly, happy to just pass it around.

Hojlund is already dropping deep looking for the ball.

He spends so little time in the penalty area, his lack of goals should not be rocket science to the coaching staff.

Tottenham 0-0 Elfsborg

Spurs pile forward and it is worked to Son out wide.

He cuts inside and looks to get a shot away but it is a routine save for the keeper.

Elfsborg look keen to get forward also, they are playing for their European status this evening.

Action, drama and surprises lay ahead

We are almost ready for kick-off in all the Europa League games.

The beauty of this format means that the table can change multiple times throughout the night.

If we have anywhere near as many goals as last night, we are all in for a treat once again.

English teams with important goal

Both Man Utd and Tottenham will be looking for one specific outcome this evening, to secure a top eight finish.

It rewards the teams who finish in those places automatic qualification to the last 16 which frees up two weeks of not having to play.

With their struggles in the Premier League this season, that is key for them to have any hope of changing their fortunes in the remainder of the campaign.

Pre-match feeling at Ibrox

Both Rangers and Union SG are safely in the play off round heading into this final game.

Gers are two spots ahead of the visitors heading into the contest but only down to goal difference.

The atmosphere really building at Ibrox as it usually does on these Thursday nights. With a chance to sneak into the top eight, it'll be all systems go on the back of two very encouraging performances.

They would need five other results to go their way for that to happen but it's not out of the realms of possibility.

Leon King is in for his first start since May which is a big call from the manager but needs must at this point.

Belgian feeling good about style

Despite being all but assured of their progression, Clement was asked whether the focus will be on trying to force themselves into the top eight this evening:

Yes like always, we always play for the win. You saw against Man Utd we always play for the win. We miss six defensive players today, which is massive.

Philippe Clement

Clement needing point in Glasgow

Rangers know what is required in their final league match tonight.

They will need at least a point to guarantee their play-off spot in the final league table.

Not that will be the focus for Philippe Clement, he will want a convincing win in front of their own fans.

View from SunSport's Tom Barclay in North London

TOTTENHAM'S objective is clear: Beat Elfsborg tonight, and they are through to the last 16 of the Europa League without a pesky play-off next month.

Their Swedish opponents are currently in their own pre-season and have only played two competitive games since December 12.

But both of those were 1-0 victories in this competition against Qarabag and Nice, underlining the threat Oscar Hiljemark's side pose.

Micky van de Ven makes his first start since December 8 after recovering from a hamstring injury sustained against Chelsea.

While 17-year-old wonderkid Mikey Moore starts out wide in Ange Postecoglou's starting XI.

Away from the game, Spurs are trying to bolster their injury-hit squad and have made a £50million approach for Bayern Munich's wantaway forward Mathys Tel.

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