Headline: Europa League and Europa Conference League: Milan, Roma Advance, Frankfurt Eliminated; Ajax Surges Past Bodo/Glimt
Lead: The Europa League and Europa Conference League last-16 matchups saw significant shifts as AC Milan and Roma claimed victories, while Frankfurt was sent packing. In the Europa Conference League, Ajax rallied to secure a win over Bodo/Glimt, marking a successful night for the Italian and Dutch clubs.
Detailed Summary:
Europa League:
– AC Milan overcame a 3-2 defeat at Rennes, with the home team’s Benjamin Bourigeaud scoring a hat-trick. Milan’s Luka Jovic and Rafael Leao’s goals in the home leg, where Milan triumphed 3-0, ensured their advancement to the last 16.
– Roma advanced to the next round after a penalty shootout victory over Feyenoord. Despite both legs ending 1-1, Roma’s Romelu Lukaku was the only player to miss his spot kick, with Nikola Zalewski securing the win.
– Benfica advanced with a 0-0 draw against Toulouse in France, following their 2-1 victory in the first leg.
– Marseille secured a 3-1 home win against Shakhtar Donetsk, with goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Ismaila Sarr, and Geoffrey Kondogbia, marking a successful start for manager Jean-Louis Gasset.
– Galatasaray was eliminated by Sparta Prague after a 4-1 victory in the home leg, with Kaan Ahyan’s red card in the 70th minute and Sparta’s three late goals contributing to the upset.
– Freiburg moved forward after an extra-time victory at home to Lens, with Roland Sallai’s late equalizer and Michael Gregoritsch’s decisive goal in the 99th minute.
– Qarabag overcame Braga in Baku with a 6-5 aggregate victory, with a dramatic turnaround including a 122nd-minute winner from Neriman Axundzade.
Europa Conference League:
– Ajax advanced to the last 16 with a late winner from Kenneth Taylor in extra-time, overcoming Bodo/Glimt. Josip Sutalo and Albert Gronbaek were sent off for the visitors, while Patrick Berg’s goal pushed the game into extra time.
Results:
– Europa League results
– Europa Conference League results
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