It was undeniably a memorable evening at the Johan Cruyff Arena, where Ajax and Marseille delivered a captivating display in the Europa League. This enthralling encounter witnessed a total of six goals as the managerless French juggernaut valiantly fought back from behind on two separate occasions. 

The two former European champions, whilst perhaps subdued by their presence in Europe's second-tier tournament instead of the illustrious Champions League, undoubtedly left no room for doubt regarding their attacking prowess in a breathtaking first half, which witnessed a flurry of four goals. 

With impeccable precision, Ajax skillfully exploited the vulnerabilities of the visiting defense within the initial 20 minutes, swiftly securing a commanding two-goal advantage courtesy of Carlos Borges and Steven Berghuis. But Marseille demonstrated their resilience as Jonathan Clauss and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang retaliated before the interval.

As both teams relentlessly bombarded the opposing goals, Kenneth Taylor reinstated the home team's advantage. Yet, with 12 minutes remaining, Aubameyang once again restored parity, showcasing the former Arsenal star's unwavering goal-scoring instinct. "It could have been easily 6-6," observed Ajax coach Maurice Steijn after the thriller.

Meanwhile in Austria, in a familiar turn of events, Liverpool found themselves trailing for the fourth occasion in five matches this season. However, they rallied and emerged victorious with a resounding 3-1 triumph over LASK in Linz. This significant accomplishment also marked a historic milestone for Jurgen Klopp, as he became the first manager in the storied history of the Merseyside club to secure 50 wins in European competitions.

After the hour mark, Klopp made the astute decision to introduce established stars, gradually replacing the green hands who had kicked off the tie. This strategic alteration duly bore fruit, as within a mere two minutes, Ryan Gravenberch, making his full debut, exhibited incredible agility as he surged down the right flank and delivered a low cross. Seizing the opportunity, Diaz adeptly found the back of the net from close range, propelling Liverpool into the lead. 

As the match neared its conclusion, the introduction of Mohamed Salah proved to be a masterstroke. The Egyptian talisman poked the ball home, securing a crucial third goal for the Reds.

Elsewhere in the Europa League, Brighton's long-awaited debut on the European stage failed to meet expectations, as Greek giants AEK Athens delivered a stunning blow with a 3-2 victory over Roberto de Zerbi's men.  

Meanwhile, last year's beaten finalists, Roma, found solace in the dynamic presence of their new recruit Romelu Lukaku, whose exceptional performance secured a hard-fought 2-1 win against Sheriff in Moldova. 

Bayer Leverkusen displayed their superiority by overpowering Hacken from Sweden with an emphatic 4-0 triumph. Over in France, Rennes effortlessly cruised past Maccabi Haifa with a convincing 3-0 victory. Lastly, Villarreal from Spain endured a challenging outing, succumbing to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Panathinakos in Greece.