AZ Alkmaar's Europa League Journey and Their Battle for Success
AZ Alkmaar reached the UEFA Europa League round of 16 by overcoming Galatasaray with an impressive 4-1 win in the playoffs. The team sits just below a Champions League spot in the Eredivisie and is led by former Tottenham Academy star Troy Parrott. Under manager Maarten Martens, they've shown promise despite a past defeat to Spurs in the group stage.