Dybala double sends Roma to Europa League last 16 as Fenerbahce, Alkmaar and Real Sociedad advance

Roma's Paulo Dybala, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Europa League playoff second leg soccer match between Roma and Porto at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025.

Roma's Paulo Dybala, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Europa League playoff second leg soccer match between Roma and Porto at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)


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Paulo Dybala struck twice in four minutes as Roma beat Porto 3-2 to reach the Europa League round of 16. 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. Fenerbahce progressed after a 2-2 draw at Anderlecht with a match marred by crowd trouble. Alkmaar advanced after a 2-2 draw with Galatasaray that saw the Dutch club reach the next round on a 6-3 aggregate score. Alkmaar is set to face either Manchester United or Tottenham next. Real Sociedad and Ajax also advances.

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