Porto’s UEFA Europa League ambitions ended in the knockout round play-offs after a 3-2 defeat against Roma at Stadio Olimpico. The Dragons took a 2-1 lead in the tie in the 27th minute, capitalising on a loose pass from Mile Svilar that resulted in Samu Aghehowa sending a spectacular overhead kick into the net.

Paulo Dybala struck twice in four minutes as Roma beat Porto 3-2 to reach the Europa League round of 16 on Thursday. Dybala returned from a knee injury sustained in the first-leg 1-1 draw a week ago in Portugal, and Roma advanced on a 4-3 aggregate score.

Porto drew 1-1 against Roma in the Europa League knockout round play-off first leg at Estádio do Dragão. The first half was a stop start affair interrupted by six bookings, the Italian club taking the lead in added time when Zeki Çelik got into the box and beat Diogo Costa.

Paulo Dybala scores twice as Roma fight back to beat 10-man Porto and seal their place in the last 16 of the Europa League.

Paulo Dybala scored two goals as Roma came from behind to beat Porto 3-2 in the second leg on Thursday to clinch a place in the last 16 of the Europa League.In the Conference League, Real Betis moved into the last 16 despite a 1-0 loss in the return leg at home to Gent.