UEFA Europa League 2018-19: 5 talking points from MatchDay 1

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Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid - UEFA Super Cup
UEFA Europa League Trophy

3. 10 men Frankfurt come from behind to defeat Marseille while Lazio defeats Limassol in Group H fixtures:

Group H in the UEFA Europa League is certainly the group of death in the competition featuring the likes of last season's runners-up Marseille, Lazio, and 2017-18 DFB Cup winners Eintracht Frankfurt.

Marseille took the lead early on when Lucas Ocampos scored in the 3rd minute from a Thauvin assist. With the first half ending 1-0, Frankfurt equalized with a 53rd minute Torro strike from a de Guzman assist. Frankfurt was reduced to 10 men when Jetro Willems was sent off after just 2 minutes. Right before full time, Jovic scored the winner for Frankfurt in the 89th minute.

Olympique de Marseille v Club Atletico de Madrid - UEFA Europa League Final
Olympique de Marseille lost to 10 men Frankfurt

Lazio started their Europa League campaign with a home match against Cypriot side Apollon Limassol. Luis Alberto scored in the 14th minute to hand Lazio the lead which they carried into the second half. Ciro Immobile doubled the lead from the penalty spot in the 84th minute to ensure victory for Lazio. Though Limassol did score in the 87th minute, it was not enough and Lazio won all three points.

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