Europa League Highlights: Roma Hold Porto, AZ Crush Gala!
In the Europa League Round of 32, Roma and Porto draw 1-1, AZ dominate Galatasaray 4-1, and Twente clinch victory with a late penalty. Get full match reports and key stats!
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⚽ Europa League Thriller: Roma Hold Off Porto; AZ, Twente & FCSB Secure Wins!
📅 Date: February 13, 2025 | 🏆 UEFA Europa League Round of 32
The UEFA Europa League knockout stage delivered a night full of drama, late goals, and stunning performances. From Roma’s resilience against Porto to AZ's dominant display over Galatasaray, let's dive into the full match breakdown, complete statistics, and key highlights! 🚀
📊 Full-Time Results at a Glance
Porto 1-1 Roma ⚔️
PAOK 1-2 FCSB 🔥
FC Twente 2-1 Bodø/Glimt ⚽
AZ 4-1 Galatasaray 🏆
Union SG 0-2 Ajax 👏
Fenerbahçe 3-0 Anderlecht 💪
Ferencváros 1-0 Plzeň ✅
Midtjylland 1-2 Real Sociedad 🔥
Each game had its share of late drama, tactical battles, and crucial turning points. Let's break down the top clashes of the night!
🔥 Porto 1-1 Roma – Mourinho's Men Stand Tall!
💥 Key Moments:
⚽ (45') Zeki Çelik gives Roma the lead just before halftime with a clinical finish inside the box!
😱 (39') Paulo Dybala suffers an injury scare, forcing Roma into an early substitution.
⚽ (76') Francisco Moura levels the game for Porto, scoring his first goal of the season!
🛑 Roma's solid defense holds on in the final minutes to secure a crucial away draw.
📊 Match Stats:
Shots: Porto 13 – 9 Roma
Possession: Porto 57% – 43% Roma
Pass Accuracy: Porto 88% – 84% Roma
Fouls: Porto 12 – 15 Roma
🔎 Key Takeaway:
José Mourinho's Roma showed defensive resilience, keeping Porto at bay despite the pressure. The second leg at the Stadio Olimpico will be 🔥!
💥 AZ 4-1 Galatasaray – Dutch Dominance!
AZ Alkmaar put on a scintillating attacking display, crushing ten-man Galatasaray!
⚡ Key Moments:
⚽ (6') Sven Mijnans curls in a beautiful free-kick to give AZ the lead! 🎯
⚽ (20') Roland Sallai responds for Galatasaray with a powerful long-range strike!
⚽ (40') Troy Parrott (penalty) puts AZ back in control! 🦅
❌ (55') Kaan Ayhan (Galatasaray) receives a red card, reducing the Turkish side to 10 men.
⚽ (80') Jordy Clasie and ⚽ (85') David Møller Wolfe finish the job in style!
📊 Match Stats:
Shots: AZ 15 – 7 Galatasaray
Possession: AZ 53% – 47% Galatasaray
Fouls: AZ 8 – 11 Galatasaray
💡 Talking Point:
AZ's fast-paced football completely outplayed Galatasaray. With a three-goal cushion, they are favorites for the next round!
⚽ Twente 2-1 Bodø/Glimt – Late Penalty Drama!
Dutch side FC Twente left it late, with a stoppage-time penalty securing victory!
🎬 Key Moments:
⚽ (5') Sayfallah Ltaief puts Twente ahead early!
⚽ (86') Patrick Berg equalizes for Bodø/Glimt with a well-placed shot!
⚽ (90+5') Ricky van Wolfswinkel (penalty) wins it for Twente at the death!
📊 Match Stats:
Shots: Twente 10 – 8 Bodø/Glimt
Possession: Twente 51% – 49% Bodø/Glimt
Corners: Twente 4 – 3 Bodø/Glimt
💡 Biggest Takeaway:
Twente's experience shone through, while Bodø/Glimt must recover quickly for the second leg!
🔥 FCSB 2-1 PAOK – Romanian Comeback!
PAOK took the lead but FCSB staged an impressive comeback!
🎯 Key Highlights:
⚽ (30') Samatta (PAOK) opens the scoring with a tidy finish!
⚽ (50') Andrei Gheorghiță levels it for FCSB!
⚽ (78') Joyskim Dawa heads home the winner!
📊 Match Stats:
Shots: PAOK 9 – 12 FCSB
Possession: PAOK 48% – 52% FCSB
Yellow Cards: PAOK 3 – 2 FCSB
👀 What’s Next?
PAOK face an uphill battle in the second leg after a home defeat!
🔥 Other Notable Results
Ajax 2-0 Union SG – 16-year-old Jorthy Mokio scores his first goal for Ajax!
Fenerbahçe 3-0 Anderlecht – José Mourinho’s side dominates at home!Ferencváros 1-0 Plzeň – Robbie Keane's men secure a vital home win!
Real Sociedad 2-1 Midtjylland – Take Kubo's screamer steals the show!
📆 What’s Next in the Europa League?
🚀 The second-leg fixtures promise even more thrills and drama! Key storylines to watch:
✅ Can Roma finish the job at home against Porto?
✅ Will Galatasaray mount a comeback against AZ?
✅ Can Twente hold off Bodø/Glimt in Norway?
With big teams fighting for survival, the next round is unmissable! 🔥
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🔥 What was your favorite moment of the Europa League night? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! ⬇️