Toronto FC take a quick 2-0 lead at home in leg 1 against the LA Galaxy but have to settle for a 2-2 draw.

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The world's most expensive player returned in Wednesday night's 1-0 Champions League win over FC Zurich, coming on as a second-half substitute after two months out with ankle problems.

CNN: Fit-again Ronaldo ready for 'El Clasico'

Meanwhile, in the other group game, Senegalese striker Dame Ndoye's first-half goal proved the difference as FC Copenhagen recorded their opening victory with a 1-0 win over Sparta Prague.

CNN: Werder Bremen go clear in Europa Cup group

They joined Anderlecht on five points after the Belgian side were held 0-0 in Romania by FC Timisoara.

CNN: Ranieri's Roma snatch draw at 10-man Fulham

In Group A, Romania's FC Timisoara earned a vital point after a 0-0 draw away to Dutch giants Ajax Amsterdam.

CNN: Hamburg humbled in Europa League by Rapid

Former European champions Steaua Bucuresti were held 0-0 at home by Moldovan newcomers FC Sheriff in a match played behind closed doors.

CNN: Champions Shakhtar stroll to Europa victory

In the group's other game, Santos FC of Angola beat AS Vita Club of DR Congo 1-0.

BBC: Bayelsa, Enppi in Confed Cup semis

In Group K , unbeaten PSV Eindhoven went three points clear at the top with a 1-0 win at home to Denmark's FC Copenhagen, as Jonathan Reis made up for having his first-half penalty saved by Johan Wiland when he fired in a 72nd-minute decider.

CNN: Benfica put five past weakened Everton

On Saturday the Hoops had a comfortable 3-0 over Sligo Town which took them just two points behind leaders Bohemian FC, who they play next weekend.

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The Crawley FC team left the Broadfield Stadium on Thursday afternoon following a press conference at which manager Steve Evans predicted a 1-0 win for Crawley.

BBC: Crawley fans head north for Manchester Utd FA Cup clash