The remaining eight places were filled before the Europa League last 16.
Eight seconds took place on Thursday evening and some of the competition favorites were abandoned during the first stage with direct elimination.
In key battles through the continent, Galatasaray sought to retaliate with a heavy deficit against the Dutch side Az Alkmaar.
The Roma fought so that their home advantage has to have Porto.
And Ajax simply needed to see its home match to progress.
Read more to see how the big games have dropped and each result in the Europa League.
Galatasaray 2-2 (3-6) Az Alkmaar
♥ ️ 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐲𝐬!#Azalkmaar #galaz #Uel #Thefutureisours pic.twitter.com/3uluxeru39
– Az (@Azalkmaar) February 20, 2025
Galatasaray and Az Alkmaar played a 2-2 draw in Türkiye, but the Dutch side has progressed comfortably.
Visitors took the lead in the first half thanks to Seiya Maikuma, although with a huge chance of luck. The AZ striker was discussed inside the box, but the ball has rebounded his leg and exceeded the helpless goalkeeper.
Despite the possession of dominant Galatasaray, the counterattack threat of AZ remained a constant danger. The local team had a hard time creating clear chances, with a Cuesta crossed hit just above the bar in their best attempt before the break.
AZ doubled their advantage at the start of the second half when the replacement Denso Kasius sparked an astonishing long -range strike. The objective almost ended the hope of Galatasaray of a miraculous return, but the hosts refused to abandon.
Victor Osimhen removed one in the 56th minute with a thunderous half-volley after a long ball by Lucas Torreira. The Turkish side continued to move forward, and they found an equalizer in the 70th minute. Baris Alper Yilmaz square the ball through the box for Roland Sallai, whose low strike was made under the goalkeeper AZ.
Despite the draw, the advantage of the first leg of AZ provided their safe passage in the next round.
Roma 3-2 Porto (4-3)
🔚 Finisce così, vinciamo noi grazie ai gol di dybala (doppietta) e pisili.
🔜 Siamo Agli Ottavi di final di Europa League. E DOMANI, Ore 13, Il Trageggio. #Romorto #Uel pic.twitter.com/ewtfdwnfrl
– Like Roma (@officialasroma) February 20, 2025
Roma has obtained its place in the Europa League in the last 16 times with a 3-2 victory against Porto at the Stadio Olimpico, sealing a global victory of 4-3.
Paulo Dybala was the star of the night, marking twice to inspire his team in front of a dull Porto, who finished the match with 10 men.
The match started with the two teams feeling cautiously, but it was Porto who hit the first in the 27th minute.
Samu produced a moment of magic, running a superb kick above the head that climbed in the upper corner to give visitors the head. However, their advantage was short -lived because Dybala responded eight minutes later.
By brilliantly combining with Eldor Shomurodov, the Argentinian applied a skilful finish with the outside of his boot to level the score. Four minutes later, Dybala struck again, weaving the defenders who passed before shooting beyond Diogo Costa at the nearby post to place Roma just before half time.
The hopes of Porto a return took a major blow in the 51st minute when Stephen Eustaquio received a right red card for a violent push on Leandro PARDES.
Roma has capitalized on their digital advantage, dominating possession and creating several chances. Niccolo Pisilli sealed the victory in the 83rd minute with a composed finish. Porto caught a late consolation goal while Devyne Rensch inadvertently transformed the ball into his own net, but it was too little, too late.
Roma now turns their attention to the round of 16, where a confrontation against Lazio or the sports club awaits you.
Ajax 1-2 (3-2) Union St.Gilloise
In the last 16! ❌❌❌#Uel #Ajausg pic.twitter.com/aomsxohgii
– AFC Ajax (@Afcajax) February 20, 2025
Ajax won a hard victory over the Royale Union Saint-Gilloie, winning 3-2 on aggregate after 120 dramatic minutes in Amsterdam.
The USG, following the first leg, produced a superb performance in the first half to level the tie.
Kevin Mac Allister opened the scoring in the 16th minute with a well -placed head, before the promise David converted a penalty in the 27th minute after Davy Klaassen’s red card for handball on the goal line.
The Belgian team dominated possession, but Ajax has stood the time in the game.
The USG continued to move forward, but they failed to capitalize on several promising opportunities, Remko Pasveer of Ajax making crucial stops to keep its team in the game.
The decisive moment came in the 93rd minute of the additional time when Kenneth Taylor coldly broke a penalty after Burgess was penalized for handball, restaurant the overall advance of Ajax.
USG launched an implacable late assault, not making a brilliant backup and defenders of the last second to erase an effort out of the line in time.
Anderlecht 2-2 (2-5) Fenerbahce
Yusuf akçiçek! 💪 pic.twitter.com/q6rszhrbm3
– Fenerbahçe English (@fenerbahce_en) February 20, 2025
Fenerbahce obtained its place in the last 16 of the Europa League with a 2-2 draw against Anderlecht, guaranteeing a global 5-2 victory.
The Turkish side first hit five minutes, capitalizing on a defensive error by Lucas Hey. Edin Dzeko intercepted a weak pass before fixing the ball in a selfless manner for Youssef En-Neyri to finish in an empty net.
The goal almost ended Anderlecht’s hope for a miraculous return. The match was briefly interrupted due to crowd problems, but Play resumed with the Belgian team who continued the match.
Anderlecht found a life buoy in the 19th minute when the Fenerbahce goalkeeper Ertugrul Taşkıran has shun an authorization, allowing Luis Vazquez to jump and equalize.
The local team brought their momentum in the second half, and in the 55th minute, the intelligent game of Borgan Hazard installed Vazquez for its second goal, briefly reviving the hopes of Aderlecht.
However, Fenerbahce remained composed and delivered the decisive blow in the 63rd minute. The head of Milan Skriniar from a corner made Hos Vib of Yusuf Akcicek to restore parity and effectively kill the tie.
Europa League leads to full
Bodo / Glimt 5-2 FC Twente (Bodo / Glimt win 6-4 on aggregate)
FCSB 2-0 PAOK (FCSB wins 4-1 on aggregate)
Galatasaray 2-2 Az Alkmaar (Az Alkmaar wins 6-3 on aggregate)
Roma 3-2 Porto (Roma wins 4-3 on aggregate)
Ajax 1-2 Union St.Gilloise (Ajax wins 3-2 on aggregate)
Anderlecht 2-2 Fenerbahce (Fenerbahce wins 5-2 on aggregate)
Real SOCIEDAD 5-2 FC Midtjylland (Real Sociedad wins 7-3 on aggregate)
Viktoria Plzen 3-0 Ferencvaros (Viktoria Plzen wins 3-1 on aggregates)
