Xhaka promises ‘fire’ from Sunderland on long-awaited return to Europe
Published 1w ago · Updated 1w ago
Sunderland ended a fifty-three-year European drought with a triumphant victory over AZ Alkmaar.
Sunderland marked their long-awaited return to European football after more than half a century by securing a hard-fought victory over AZ Alkmaar. Captain Granit Xhaka had promised an intense atmosphere for the fixture, which culminated in Enzo Le Fée scoring the decisive penalty. The triumph represents a major milestone for the club's modern era following decades away from continental competition.
- Enzo Le Fée scored the winning goal from the penalty spot against AZ Alkmaar.
- Sunderland's previous appearance in European competition occurred over fifty years ago.
- Club directors in the nineteen-seventies raised ticket prices to fund floodlight upgrades required for colour television broadcasts.
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Why it matters
Sunderland's return to continental competition marks a historic chapter for the club, reviving memories of their past European campaigns from the nineteen-seventies.
What outlets agree on
Outlets agree that Sunderland secured a victory over AZ Alkmaar in their first European match in over fifty years, with the decisive goal coming from a penalty.
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- The IndependentSunderland begin historic European campaign with battling AZ Alkmaar win1w ago · open ↗
- The GuardianEnzo Le Fée makes amends from the spot as Sunderland overcome AZ1w ago · open ↗
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