AC Milan secured their place in the Europa League Round-of-16 despite a 3-2 defeat against Rennes in the second leg of their playoff. Having dominated with a 3-0 victory at the San Siro in the previous week, Milan comfortably advanced with a 5-3 aggregate score on Thursday.
In another thrilling match, Roma clinched their spot in the next round by triumphing 4-2 in a penalty shootout against Feyenoord, with Nicola Zalewski converting the decisive penalty. The Italian side showcased resilience to progress further in the competition.
Marseille, under the guidance of their new coach Jean-Louis Gasset, celebrated a successful debut as Geoffrey Kondogbia and substitute Ismaïla Sarr secured a 3-1 triumph over Shakhtar Donetsk. With a 5-3 aggregate score, Marseille confidently moved forward in the tournament.
Adding to the excitement, Marseille’s striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang set a new Europa League record by netting his 31st career goal in the competition. His remarkable achievement highlighted Marseille’s strong performance, contributing to their overall success in the Europa League.