It’s been a long time since European football last took place on Wearside.
Sunderland had an exceptional 2025/26 Premier League return under Regis Le Bris, which ended in a seventh-place finish.
As a result, the Black Cats ensured they would feature in the Europa League this season, ending their 53-year wait for European football.
And the Stadium of Light marked the return in remarkable fashion with an electric pre-match display.
Can Sunderland make their home advantage count against AZ Alkmaar this evening?
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