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AS Roma took a big step towards qualifying for the Europa League last 16 with a 2-0 win over VfB Stuttgart on Thursday, after Aston Villa and Olympique Lyonnais had earlier become the first teams through to the knockout stage, Reuters reported. 

Roma midfielder Niccolo Pisilli slotted in to give his side the lead shortly before halftime and added another in stoppage time to seal the win.

Disturbances in the stands marred many of the evening matches. In France, tensions escalated between Nice fans and Go Ahead Eagles supporters, prompting security forces to intervene for several minutes before order was restored, with Nice ultimately securing a 3-1 win, according to Reuters. 

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro will leave the Premier League side at the end of the season upon the expiry of his contract, the club said on Thursday, Reuters reported. 

The 33-year-old does have a one-year extension option, but the club has chosen not to activate it according to a team source.

United's decision not to extend or renew his contract was made far in advance of Thursday's announcement as part of long-term squad overhaul plans. Casemiro had requested the club confirm his summer departure at this time, according to Reuters. 

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has praised Mohamed Salah’s professionalism, after the forward returned in a 3-0 victory at Marseille on Wednesday as the Reds took a big step towards automatic qualification for the Champions League last 16, Reuters reported. 

Dominik Szoboszlai put the six-time European champions ahead on the stroke of half-time, before a Geronimo Rulli own goal and Cody Gakpo strike added gloss to the scoreline in the second period.

Slot’s men, now unbeaten in 13 matches in all competitions, climbed to fourth in the 36-team table and will secure a top-eight finish with a win over Azeri side Qarabag at Anfield next week, according to Reuters. 

Athletic Bilbao mounted a superb second-half comeback to defeat Atalanta 3-2 in the Champions League on Wednesday, giving the Spanish side renewed hope of progressing to the playoff qualification round, Reuters reported. 

Atalanta commanded the first half and opened the scoring in the 16th minute when Gianluca Scamacca connected with a curling cross from Nicola Zalewski, heading firmly past goalkeeper Unai Simon. 

Bilbao grew into the game after the break, showing greater composure in possession. They equalised in the 58th minute with Gorka Guruzeta striking cleanly from the centre of the box, according to Reuters.