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AZ Alkmaar has advanced to the quarter-finals of the Europa Conference League after defeating Sparta Prague in both legs of their matchup.

Nottingham Forest advanced to the quarter-finals of the Europa League after defeating Midtjylland in a tense penalty shootout following a 2-1 loss on the night.

Freiburg will host Genk in a pivotal Europa League match, needing to overcome a 1-0 deficit from the first leg. Both teams have had contrasting recent performances.

Aston Villa secured a 3-0 aggregate victory over Lille, advancing to the quarterfinals of a European competition for the third consecutive year.

Rayo Vallecano faced Samsunspor in a gripping UEFA Europa Conference League matchup, with Rayo advancing despite a narrow second-leg loss.

Bologna has advanced to the Europa League quarter-finals after a significant victory over Roma. Porto also progressed, defeating Stuttgart.

Porto secured their place in the quarter-finals with a commanding aggregate victory over Stuttgart. The match showcased Porto's strong home performance.

Crystal Palace triumphed over AEK Larnaca with a 2-1 aggregate score, marking a significant milestone in their European campaign.

Real Betis will host Panathinaikos in a pivotal Europa League match after a 1-0 defeat in the first leg. Both teams face key suspensions.

Celta Vigo triumphed over Lyon with a 2-0 victory, marking their first win on French soil in UEFA competitions.