Celje outlast Drita as Fiorentina narrowly advance

24 - Celje and Drita combined for 10 goals across their knockout playoff tie, with the Slovenian side matching the 3-2 result they achieved the previous week. Rumeno-modri will appear in the round of 16 for the second consecutive year, a notable achievement for the club. Svit Sesvarscored twice in the first half, contributing to a solid defensive performance in the second half that secured their advancement. In their fifth two-legged European tie this season, Celje have netted an impressive 24 goals across those matches.

17 - History-makers Drita exit the UECL this season but can reflect proudly on their tournament performance. They became the first Kosovan team to reach this stage in a UEFA club competition and will likely return in 2026/27 if they maintain this level. They fought hard throughout the tie, never giving up. In Thursday’s match, they outshot Celje, registering a total of 17 attempts.

7 - Rijeka secured payback Omonia Nicosia for their 2006/07 UEFA Cup elimination by defeating the Cypriot side 3-1 at home to complete a 4-1 aggregate victory. After falling behind in the decider, Toni Frukscored twice in the second half to seal the tie and secure the club’s first-ever round of 16 appearance in the UECL. The Croatian side have conceded only three goals in the Conference League proper, demonstrating their defensive resilience. Across four meetings with Omonia, they have scored seven times.

4 - Just as in 2024/25, Omonia stumbled at the UECL knockout playoffs. The Cypriot league leaders had leveled the tie but collapsed in the second half to be eliminated. All four goals conceded by Omonia over the two legs occurred after halftime, a disappointing outcome for the Nicosia-based team. Omonia have now failed to win in four UECL knockout round matches (0 wins, 1 draw, 3 losses).

11 - Samsunsporcontinue their debut European campaign after a comfortable 4-0 victory over Shkendija. Olivier Ntchamopened the scoring with a penalty shortly after halftime, sparking an onslaught as the Turkish side added three more to eliminate their North Macedonian opponents. They become the fourth Turkish club to reach the last 16, with only a few nations having more representatives. Samsunspor have scored 11 goals in their home matches in the competition so far.

6 - Like other eliminated teams, Shkendija can take pride in their UECL campaign. They achieved what no other North Macedonian club had done before—qualifying for the knockout stages. Their focus now returns to domestic football as they aim to challenge rivals Vardar for the title. Scoring proved difficult for the Tetovo-based club, who were held scoreless in six of their European matches this season.

3 - It was a dramatic escape for Fiorentina, who needed two extra-time goals to overcome Jagiellonia Bialystok. La Viola lost 4-2 on the night, but progressed 5-4 on aggregate. They return to the Conference League round of 16 for the fourth consecutive season. However, home matches against Polish clubs have been troublesome for the Italians, with this being their third defeat in such fixtures.

10 - Despite facing a daunting task, Jagiellonia fought bravely, scoring three times in the first hour to make the fans at the Artemio Franchi nervous. The Polish side could not add more, conceding seven minutes later to fall short. They can be proud of their performance, pushing the competition regulars to extra time. In total, they had 15 attempts, with 10 on target.

Sigma edge past Lausanne in a tight contest

13 - Lausanne-Sport fell behind twice at home against Sigma Olomouc in their second leg. Although they equalized once, the second goal proved too much. The Swiss side exited the UECL with a 2-1 defeat on the night and a 3-2 aggregate loss. It will be viewed as a missed opportunity given the chances they created. Still winless in six matches against Czech opponents, Lausanne have conceded 13 goals in those games.

34 - Football can be wonderfully unpredictable. Sigma were moments away from elimination on matchday 6, advancing only thanks to a 105th-minute penalty in another match. Now they have edged past Lausanne in a close tie to progress. The Czech side breathed a sigh of relief in stoppage time when a potential equalizer was ruled out for offside. They can now celebrate a first round of 16 appearance in 34 years, since their UEFA Cup run.

9 - After suffering a surprising first-leg defeat, AZ turned the tie around at home. Two goals in each half helped them defeat FC Noah 4-0 and advance 4-1 on aggregate. Sven Mijnans scored twice for the only Eredivisie team remaining in Europe as they reach the UECL round of 16 for the third time. While the Alkmaar club have been prolific scorers this season, their defensive record is equally impressive. This marks their ninth clean sheet in continental competition in 2025/26, including qualifiers.

1 - It was always a monumental challenge for Noah to replicate their first-leg heroics. Conceding after just five minutes left them with little hope of scoring—something only one team has managed against AZ away this season. Noah’s European journey ends, but their first-leg success was a historic moment for Armenian football. In the decisive match, they managed only one shot on target.

2 - Crystal Palace faced a resilient challenge from Zrinjski, who defended stubbornly throughout the 90 minutes. Ultimately, Maxence Lacroix and Evann Guessand found a way through to secure a 2-0 victory on the night and a 3-1 aggregate win. Palace’s maiden European adventure continues to the last 16, despite some bumps along the way. This was the second time Oliver Glasner’s side kept a clean sheet at home in the UECL, the other coming in the playoff round.

5 - Unlike Borac last season, Zrinjski could not overcome the knockout playoffs in what was always a tough assignment. The Bosnian side failed to register a single shot on target at Selhurst Park in a defensive struggle. Their European campaign ends, with focus shifting back to domestic football. The Mostar-based club struggled away from home, extending their goalless run on the road to five consecutive matches.

16 - Pablo Rodríguez was the only player to convert his chance as Lech Poznań advanced to the last 16 with a 1-0 win over KuPS Kuopio, completing a 3-0 aggregate victory. The Polish side reached this stage three years ago en route to the quarter-finals and are now one step closer to returning. As expected, they dominated both legs and will be satisfied with the result. At home, they produced 16 attempts on goal.

12 - KuPS’ struggles against Polish opposition continued in this tie, as they failed to create enough chances to alter the outcome. The Finnish side, who have not played a league match in 2026, will learn from their UECL experience and aim to qualify for the league phase again next autumn. Across seven matches versus Polish clubs, they have not won any, conceding 12 goals in the process.

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