Tottenham and Besiktas took control of Group C

  Thursday, largely by imposing against Tripolis (5-1) and Partizan Belgrade (4-0). Borussia Monchengladbach (5-0 in Limassol) and Villarreal (4-1 against Zurich) did the same in group A.

After two draws in the first two days, Tottenham and Besiktas signed a first (large) victory in Group C of the Europa League on Thursday. Erik Lamela (author of an amazing goal on a shot headscarf) scored twice for Spurs face Asteras Tripolis (5-1), while teammate Harry Kane scored a hat-trick before finishing the game in order following the expulsion of Hugo Lloris (87th). Meanwhile, Besiktas went 4-0 win in the field of Partizan Belgrade, including a goal from Demba Ba.