The UEFA Europa League wrapped up its third set of group stage matches on Thursday, October 22, 2009. Overall, there were not too many upsets as many of the favorites in each group leading. Here's a recap, video highlights, and the latest group standings for the Europa League for the matches on Thursday.

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The last qualifying round of the Champions League is the playoff round with the winners advancing to the group stage. On Friday the draw was released with the most intriguing matchup of English club Arsenal against Scottish side Celtic. The matches will begin with the first legs on August 18/19, and finish with the second legs on August 25/26.

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1) FC Salzburg, having drawn, Maccabi Haifa, look set to finally qualify for the lucrative group stage of the Champions League. The club was purchased by RedBull founder Dietrich Mateschitz with the intent to make it a player internationally, but it has failed in its attempts since the takeover to qualify for the competition proper. Click to continue reading...