SC Freiburg took a major step towards the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League with a commanding 3-0 first-leg victory over Celta Vigo on Thursday night.
Vitor Pereira has admitted his focus was firmly on Premier League survival after Nottingham Forest battled to a 1-1 draw against FC Porto in their Europa League quarter-final first leg.
Unai Emery has praised a "fantastic" result after Aston Villa claimed a 3-1 first-leg win over Bologna in their Europa League quarter-final, despite admitting his side fell short of their best level.
Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira has hailed his side's spirit and resilience after they edged Midtjylland on penalties to reach the Europa League quarter-finals on Thursday night.
Sebastian Hoeness has said VfB Stuttgart have been left to reflect on missed chances after their UEFA Europa League campaign ended with a 2-0 defeat to FC Porto on Thursday night, sealing a 4-1 aggregate loss.
John McGinn praised Emiliano Martinez as a "mad man" after the goalkeeper inspired Aston Villa to a 2-0 win over Lille OSC, securing a 3-0 aggregate victory and a place in the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals.