The eight remaining places were recently occupied 16 in front of the Europa League.
Eight seconds took place over Thursday evening, and some of the favorites of the competition were unloaded at the first KO level.
In the key battles on the continent, Galatasaray tried to defend themselves from a severe deficit against the Dutch side AZ Alkmaar.
Roma fought to count her home advantage against postage.
And Ajax just had to see her match at home to make progress.
Read on to see how the big games sink and every result in the Europa League.
Galatasaray 2-2 (3-6) AZ Alkmaars
♥ ️ 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫!#Akalmaar #Garaz #Uel #Thefutureisours pic.twitter.com/3uluxeru39
– The (@acalkmaar) February 20, 2025
Galatasaray and AZ Alkmaar played an exciting 2-2 draw in Turkey, but the Dutch side drove comfortably ahead.
In the first half, visitors took the lead in the first half through Seiya Maikuma, albeit with a large amount of luck. The AZ attacker was attacked in the penalty area, but the ball recovered from his leg and ran past the helpless goalkeeper.
Despite the Galatasaray, which dominated the possession, the risk of AZ remained a constant danger. The home team tried to create clear opportunities, with a cuesta cross shot going just above the bar in their best attempt before the break.
AZ doubled its advantage at the beginning of the second half when the replacement of Kasius excluded a breathtaking long-distance strike. The gate ended the hope of Galatasaray for a miraculous comeback, but the hosts refused to give up.
In the 56th minute, Victor Osimhen pulled back with a thundering semi -volley after a precise ball by Lucas Torreira. The Turkish side repeatedly pushed forward and they were equalized in the 70th minute. Baris Alper Yilmaz put the ball for Roland Sallai on the box, whose low strike is falling under the AZ goalkeeper.
Despite the draw, the advantage of AZ from AZ.
ROM 3-2 port (4-3)
🔚 It ends that we win thanks to the goals of Dybala (brackets) and Pissilli.
🔜 We are in the round of 16 of the Europa League. And tomorrow, 1 p.m., the draw. #Romeport #Uel pic.twitter.com/ewtfdwnfrl
– as Roma (@officialasroma) February 20, 2025
Roma secured her place in the Europa League Last 16 with a 3-2 win against Porto in the Stadio Olimpico and sealed a 4: 3 overall victory.
Paulo Dybala was the star of the night and scored twice to inspire his team past a lackluster postage that ended the game with 10 men.
The match began with the fact that both teams carefully felt each other, but it was Porto that hit the first time in the 27th minute.
Samu produced a moment of magic and performed a breathtaking kick that climbed into the upper corner to give visitors the lead. However, their advantage was short -lived because Dybala replied just eight minutes later.
The Argentinian combines Brillant with Eldor Shomurodov and, with the outside of his boot, took up a skillful finish to reach the score. Four minutes later, Dybala hit again and dared to pass defenders before shot past Diogo Costa to put the Roma in the lead shortly before half -time.
Porto’s hopes for a comeback had a big blow in the 51st minute when Stephen Eustaquio received a just red card for violent pressure on Leandro paredes.
Roma used her numerical advantage, dominated the property and created several opportunities. Niccolo Pissilli sealed the victory in the 83rd minute with a composed finish. Porto got a late consolation goal when Devyne Rensch accidentally turned the ball into his own network, but it was too little.
Roma is now turning to the 16th round, where a collision against Lazio or Athletic Club is waiting.
Ajax 1-2 (3-2) Union St.Gilloise
In the last 16! ❌❌❌#Uel #Ajusg pic.twitter.com/aomsxohgii
– AFC Ajax (@afcajax) February 20, 2025
Ajax secured a highly competitive victory over the Royale Union Saint-Gilloise and won a total of 3-2 after dramatic 120 minutes in Amsterdam.
USG, which went out of the first leg, produced a breathtaking performance in the first half to use the tie.
Kevin Mac Allister opened the value with a well -placed header in the 16th minute before promising David in the 27th minute to Davy Klaassen’s red card for handball on the goal line.
The Belgian team dominated the possession, but Ajax continued to bring the game into the extension.
USG pushed forward further, but they were able to use several promising opportunities, with Remko Pasveer made decisive parades from Ajax to keep his side in the game.
The crucial moment came in the 93rd minute of extension when Kenneth Taylor kühl set home after Burgess was punished for handball, which restored Ajax ‘overall lead.
USG started a relentless late attack, with Pasveer made a brilliant saving in the last second and defenders to strive for injury time.
Anderlecht 2-2 (2-5) Fenerbahce
Yusuf Akçiçek! 💪 pic.twitter.com/q6rszhrbm3
– Fenerbahce English (@fenerbahce_en) February 20, 2025
Fenerbahce secured its place in the last 16 of the Europa League with a 2-2 draw against Anderlecht and sealed a 5-2 overall victory.
The Turkish team only scored five minutes in the first five minutes and used a defense error by Lucas Hey. Edin Dzeko caught a weak pass before squadry the ball for Youssef En-Nesyri to get into an empty network.
The goal ended Anderlecht’s hopes for a miraculous comeback. The match was held briefly due to public problems, but the game was resumed with the Belgian team that chased the game.
Anderlecht found a leash in the 19th minute when Fenerbahce Torcher Ertugrul Taşkıran placed a clearance and made Luis Vazquez possible to overthrow and compensate for.
The home team carried their dynamics into the second half, and in the 55th minute, Thorgan Hazard’s Kluges game Vazquez set up for his second goal to give the hopes of Anderlecht short.
However, Fenerbahce remained composed in the 63rd minute and provided the decisive blow. The header of Milan Skriniar from a corner was nodded home by Yusuf Akcicek to restore parity and effectively kill the tie.
The Europa League leads completely
Bodo/Glimt 5-2 FC Twente (Bodo/Glimt win 6-4 overall)
FCSB 2-0 Paok (FCSB profit 4-1 in total)
Galatasaray 2-2 Az Alkmaar (AZ Alkmaar win a total of 6-3)
ROM 3-2 postage (Roma win 4-3 overall)
Ajax 1-2 Union St.Gilloise (Ajax win 3: 2 in total)
Anderlecht 2-2 fenerbahce (Fenerbahce win a total of 5: 2)
Real Sociedad 5-2 FC Midtjyland (Real Sociedad win a total of 7-3)
Viktoria plz 3-0 Ferencvaros (Viktoria plzen Win 3-1 is aggregated)
