The UEFA Europa League playoffs have concluded, with eight teams advancing to the Round of 16 after a series of intense matches. Here’s how they secured their spots:
- Roma vs. FC Porto – Roma edged out FC Porto 3-2 at Stadio Olimpico, sealing a 4-3 aggregate win. Paulo Dybala’s double proved crucial.
- AZ Alkmaar vs. Galatasaray – AZ Alkmaar drew 2-2 in Istanbul, progressing with a dominant 6-3 aggregate win.
- Bodø/Glimt vs. FC Twente – The Norwegian side delivered a stellar performance, defeating FC Twente 5-2 in the second leg for a 6-4 aggregate triumph.
- FCSB vs. PAOK – FCSB (Steaua Bucharest) secured a comfortable 2-0 win at home, finishing with a 4-1 aggregate score.
- Real Sociedad vs. FC Midtjylland – Sociedad crushed Midtjylland 5-2, advancing with a commanding 7-3 aggregate victory.
- Fenerbahçe vs. Anderlecht – Despite fan disturbances temporarily halting play, Fenerbahçe held Anderlecht to a 2-2 draw, sealing a 5-2 aggregate win.
- Ajax vs. Union Saint-Gilloise – Ajax progressed on a 3-2 aggregate despite a 2-1 second-leg loss.
- Viktoria Plzeň vs. Ferencváros – Viktoria Plzeň overturned a first-leg deficit with a 3-0 home win, securing a 3-1 aggregate triumph.
These victorious teams join the eight clubs that qualified directly for the Round of 16: Lazio, Athletic Bilbao, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Eintracht Frankfurt, Olympique Lyonnais, Olympiacos, and Rangers.
The Europa League Round of 16 draw will take place on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 12:00 PM GMT in Nyon, Switzerland. Fans can watch the live broadcast on TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports’ YouTube channel, or stream it for free on UEFA.com.
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