Aston Villa and Lyon secured places in the European League Round of 16

2026-01-22 22:44 © AP

The favorites of the tournament and the knockout stage tree are emerging in the Europa League.

Two teams will avoid the additional knockout stage – "Aston Villa" and "Lyon". They both achieved important away victories.

"Lyon" won 1:0 against "Young Boys" players away.

The winning goal for the visitors was scored by Ainsley Maitland-Niles at the end of the first half.

"Aston Villa" managed to defeat "Fenerbahce" 1:0 after a goal from Jadon Sancho.