The UEFA Conference League Round of 16 concluded on Thursday, and we now know the eight teams advancing to the next stage. Each of the remaining teams represents a different nation: England, Italy, Spain, France, Germany, Greece, Ukraine, and the Netherlands.
Shakhtar Donetsk, AZ Alkmaar, Crystal Palace, Fiorentina, Rayo Vallecano, AEK Athens, Mainz, and Strasbourg have all secured their spots in the quarter-finals. AZ Alkmaar achieved the most dominant victory with a commanding 6-1 aggregate score, while the other qualifiers secured their progression with narrower two-goal margins, hinting at thrilling encounters in the next round.
Here are the full results from the UEFA Conference League Round of 16 matches played on Thursday, March 19:
UEFA Conference League Round of 16 Results:
- AEK Athens vs Celje: 0-2 (4-2 aggregate)
- AEK Larnaca vs Crystal Palace: 1-2 (1-2 aggregate)
- Mainz vs Sigma Olomouc: 2-0 (2-0 aggregate)
- Raków Częstochowa vs Fiorentina: 1-2 (2-4 aggregate)
- Rayo Vallecano vs Samsunspor: 0-1 (3-2 aggregate)
- Shakhtar Donetsk vs Lech Poznań: 1-2 (4-3 aggregate)
- Sparta Prague vs AZ Alkmaar: 0-4 (1-6 aggregate)
- Strasbourg vs Rijeka: 1-1 (3-2 aggregate)
The Quarter-Final matchups have also been officially set:
UEFA Conference League Quarter-Final Pairings:
- Shakhtar Donetsk vs AZ Alkmaar
- Crystal Palace vs Fiorentina
- Rayo Vallecano vs AEK Athens
- Mainz vs Strasbourg
Who do you think will lift the Conference League trophy this season? The Quarter-Final first legs will be played on April 9, with the second legs following on April 16.