Europa League Roundup: Fonseca's Lyon Knocked Out, Aston Villa and Porto Advance to Quarter-Finals
Catch up on all the action from the Europa League round of 16 matches, as some teams bid farewell while others secure their spot in the next stage.
All the results from the Europa League matchesThe second legs bring the Europa League round of 16 to a close.At 6.45 pm, Lyon, managed by former Milan coach Paulo Fonseca, lost at home to Celta Vigo and bowed out of the competition. Nottingham Forest, however, progressed after beating the Danish side Midtjylland on penalties. Freiburg also won, staging a comeback to knock out Genk.At 9.00 pm, Betis came from behind to beat Panathinaikos and progressed to the next round. Porto had no trouble against Stuttgart. Aston Villa also progressed, knocking out Lille.Lyon 0–2 Celta Vigo (first leg 1–1)61' Rueda (C), 90+2' Jutgla (C)Freiburg v Genk 5-2 (first leg 0-1)19' Ginter (F), 25' Matanovic (F), 39' Smets (G), 53' Grifo (F), 56' Suzuki (F), 79' Eggestein (F)Midtjylland v Nottingham Forest 1-2 (0-3 on penalties) (first leg 1-0)40' Dominguez (N), 52' Yates (N), 69' Erlic (M)Aston Villa v Lille 2-0 (first leg 1-0)54' McGinn (A), 86' Bailey (A)Betis v Panathinaikos 4-08' Ruibal (B), 45' Amrabat (B), 53' Hernandez (B), 66' Antony (B)Porto v Stuttgart 2-021' Gomes (P), 72' Froholdt (P)Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting
Lyon vs. Celta Vigo
In a tense encounter, Lyon, under the guidance of Paulo Fonseca, suffered a 0-2 defeat at home to Celta Vigo, resulting in their exit from the competition. With Rueda and Jutgla finding the net for the visitors, Lyon couldn't mount a comeback.
Freiburg's Comeback Heroics
Freiburg showcased their fighting spirit by staging a remarkable comeback against Genk, sealing a 5-2 victory and knocking out their opponents. Ginter, Matanovic, Grifo, Suzuki, and Eggestein were on target for the German side.
Nottingham Forest Progress
Nottingham Forest sealed their spot in the quarter-finals by overcoming Midtjylland 1-2 in regulation time, with Dominguez and Yates getting on the scoresheet. Forest held their nerve in the penalty shootout to secure a 3-0 victory.
Aston Villa's Victory
Aston Villa put on a solid display to defeat Lille 2-0, with goals from McGinn and Bailey securing their progression to the next round. Villa's solid defensive display ensured a clean sheet against their opponents.
Betis Showcase Resilience
Real Betis displayed resilience as they came from behind to defeat Panathinaikos 4-0. With Ruibal, Amrabat, Hernandez, and Antony all getting on the scoresheet, Betis secured a convincing victory.
Porto Ease Past Stuttgart
Porto cruised to a 2-0 victory over Stuttgart, with goals from Gomes and Froholdt securing their place in the quarter-finals. The Portuguese side put on a dominant display to overpower their opponents.
