Porto’s UEFA Europa League ambitions ended in the knockout round play-offs after a 3-2 defeat against Roma at Stadio Olimpico.

The Dragons took a 2-1 lead in the tie in the 27th minute, capitalising on a loose pass from Mile Svilar that resulted in Samu Aghehowa sending a spectacular overhead kick into the net.

Paulo Dybala had been getting plenty of physical attention from Otávio, but he would soon remind the defender and anyone watching what a difference maker he can be.

The Argentine scored twice inside the space of four minutes, playing 1-2’s with Eldor Shomurodov and Manu Koné that both concluded with the playmaker going past Otávio and beating Diogo Costa.

Porto were reduced to 10 men in the 49th minute after Eustáquio punched Leandro Paredes.

Samu hit the post under heavy pressure from Evan Ndicka as all signs pointed to Roma going through. That sentiment was confirmed in the 83rd minute when Niccolò Pisilli converted Angeliño’s cross, Gonçalo Borges forcing an own goal in added time which came too late.

Benfica coach Bruno Lage had sharp words for Monaco’s Adi Hutter after his side secured a spot in the Champions League last 16, eliminating Monaco with a dramatic 4-3 aggregate victory.

The heated exchange followed Hutter’s claim that Benfica’s progression was down to luck. 

Sporting Clube de Portugal’s UEFA Champions League campaign came to a close in the knockout round play-offs after a 0-0 draw against Borussia Dortmund.

Down 3-0 after a disappointing display in the first leg in Lisbon, Rui Borge's side were second best at Westfalenstadion and never looked like scoring let alone overturning the deficit.

Rui Silva was man of the match in Germany, denying Marcel Sabitzer in the first half and saving Serhou Guirassy’s penalty after the break.

Giovanni Reyna came off the bench and hit the post as Dortmund ended with 18-6 shots, Sporting registering just one shot on target which came in the 85th minute.

Benfica 3-3 Monaco (aggregate: 4-3)

It was another manic European game at the Estádio da Luz tonight. Benfica came into the Champions League playoff second leg leading Monaco 1-0 from the first game in France last week, and despite a bright start by the visitors, when Kerem Aktürkoglu gave the Portuguese side the lead on the night midway through the first half the tie appeared won.

But an enterprising and courageous Monaco, for whom Maghnes Akliouche was outstanding, had other ideas. Goals either side of half time by Takumi Minamino and Eliesse Ben Seghir levelled the score on aggregate.

Pavlidis edged Benfica back in front from the penalty spot, but Monaco substitute George Ilenikhena scored seconds after coming off the bench to make it 3-2 to the Monegasques on the night and 3-3 on aggregate.

With extra time looming, Orkun Kökçü proved the hero, the Turk’s deft touch turning an Álvaro Carreras cross into the net. A late Benfica penalty was overturned after a VAR check to ensure an anxious end for the huge crowd, but Bruno Lage’s men held on and the Eagles will play either Liverpool of Barcelona in the last 16.

Sahir Bhojwani and Tom Kundert report from the Estádio da Luz.