The sixth round of the Europa League delivered thrilling action, highlighted by Real Betis’ commanding win over Dinamo Zagreb and a spectacular 3–3 draw between Ludogorets and PAOK.
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Real Betis asserted their dominance at Maksimir Stadium, defeating Dinamo Zagreb 3–1. The scoring opened in the 31st minute with an own goal from Sergi Domínguez. Betis quickly added two more goals in the 34th and 38th minutes through Rodrigo Riquelme and Anthony, leaving the home crowd stunned. Dejan Ljubičić scored late for Zagreb in the 89th minute, but Betis comfortably secured the victory. The win elevates Betis to second place in their group with 14 points, while Dinamo Zagreb remains at 7 points.
Meanwhile, Ludogorets and PAOK played out an action-packed 3–3 draw. Petar Stanić put PAOK ahead in the 33rd minute, only for Kiril Despodov to equalize six minutes later. Alessandro Fogliacco restored PAOK’s lead in the 49th minute, but Ludogorets fought back with goals from Olivier Verdon and Ivaylo Chochev in the 70th and 77th minutes. Anestis Mitos struck in stoppage time to secure a dramatic draw. The result leaves PAOK in 15th place with 9 points, and Ludogorets in 24th with 7 points.
These results underscore the intensity and unpredictability of the Europa League as clubs continue to battle for progression in the group stages.
