Enzo Le Fée scores as Sunderland faces AZ in Europa League clash
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 9:06 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Sunderland hosted AZ in a Europa League match on September 16. Captain Granit Xhaka expressed optimism about the team's chances of reaching the finals in Frankfurt. However, he noted the need for improved finishing compared to their recent performance. Details on the current status of the game were not provided.
- •Sunderland plays AZ in the Europa League on September 16.
- •Granit Xhaka emphasizes need for better finishing.
- •Xhaka believes reaching the final in Frankfurt is possible.
- 9:06 PMThe Guardian Sport — Enzo Le Fée makes amends from the spot as Sunderland overcome AZ
"Sunderland’s captain, Granit Xhaka, believes it is not unrealistic to dream about Régis Le Bris’s side travelling all the way to next spring’s Europa League final. It is rarely a good idea to dismiss Xhaka but reaching that showpiece in Frankfurt will necessitate considerably more efficient finishing on his team’s part than proved evident on a highly evocative night on Wearside. Continue reading...
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