BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — In the Europa League, six spots in the round of 16 are available as 11 teams vie for the final five places in Thursday’s decisive matches. Lyon and Aston Villa have already secured their advancement, both with six wins and one loss. Freiburg, currently third, needs just a point against Lille to qualify, while Roma faces Panathinaikos and Nottingham Forest plays Ferencváros. Celtic must win against Utrecht to retain hopes of progressing, while Rangers are already eliminated.
