For a short time Bologna were in that promised land of the last 16. However in spite of a 3-0 win over Maccabi Tel Aviv they were edged out by Roma.

Freiburg fell to defeat in France, with Olivier Giroud's stoppage time spot-kick taking all three points for Lille, though that didn't alter either side's fate in terms of the standings.

A 1-0 win for Ludogorets against Nice means that they jump into the play-offs and continue their journey in the competition, with the French team eliminated prior to tonight's games.

Basel go out after falling to a 1-0 defeat to Viktoria Plzen, who finish in the play-off spots. FCSB are also eliminated after being held to a 1-1 draw by Fenerbahce.

Meanwhile, Genk just miss out on a top-eight spot in goal difference despite their 2-1 victory over Malmo.

Go Ahead Eagles against Braga ends as the only goalless game this evening.

Aston Villa

Aston Villa matchwinner Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba, speaking to TNT Sports: "It's a proud moment for me on my European debut. It's just really nice to make my family proud and stuff because of all the hard work. I've had a lot of lows this season and a lot of highs, but this is top."

On whether his family is in the crowd: "My mum's in the stands somewhere, so it should be good."

Tom Gayle
BBC Radio 5 Live reporter at Villa Park

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Nice moment post the full-time whistle.

Amadou Onana takes Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba over to Holte End.

They both choreograph a series of fist bumps, with each met by cheers from the home support.

A night the academy product and his family will never forget.

That's undoubtedly a big blow, James, especially with the injury problems that Villa were already contending with.

Aston Villa have won their last five games in the Europa League, their longest winning streak in the competition (since at least 2007-08).

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There was bags of late drama in Lyon.

The hosts missed a chance to win it from the spot as Adam Karabec had his effort saved.

Then the visitors were reduced to ten men after Giannis Konstantelias was shown a second yellow, and their manager also received red for his protestations.

Karabec then made amends for Lyon by scoring the third in the 88th minute, before Alejandro Rodriguez added a fourth in stoppage time to make sure they'd finish in top spot.

Steve Sidwell
Former Aston Villa midfielder on TNT Sports

If you look at what Unai Emery has done with that first-team squad in terms of improving individuals, he'll enjoy working with these youngsters.

That moment will please him even more. Superb.

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest captain Ryan Yates, speaking to TNT Sports: "Exactly what was needed.

"We started well on the front foot, this man [Igor Jesus], clinical as ever. It is a good night. A few changes and we just needed that confidence throughout the group.

"Quick turnround in games and we have to recover well. We put on a good display today.

"We have not backed it up, so we need to do that [in the next game].

"We think we can go all the way."

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It's full-time in Porto and that means Rangers' Europa League campaign has come to an end.

Even though the Gers were out of the competition before tonight's 3-1 defeat to Portuguese giants, the way in which the Scots capitulated after taking a shock, early lead will disappoint manager Danny Rohl.

But there will be no time for Rohl and his players to mourn this underwhelming European campaign as they host Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday.

Celtic finish 21st after a comfortable win over Dutch strugglers Utrecht, who end the competition with one point.

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Good win for Forest with Igor Jesus impressing again in this competition, his two goals means he's scored six in six in the Europa League so far.

As for Robbie Keane's Ferencvaros. This was their first loss of the competition but it means they drop from seventh to 12th, just one place ahead of Forest.

It means both sides will be seeded for the play-off round and play the second leg of those ties at home.

Martin Keown
Former Aston Villa defender on TNT Sports

So often the youngsters are not involved, they're on the edge of it. Now, Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba's the star of the show.

Fantastic.

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After battling back from two goals down Young Boys have been sucker punched in stoppage time.

Chema Andrés produced a thumping finish to snatch victory for the hosts and leave the crestfallen Swiss outside of the play-offs.

Lucy Ward
Former Leeds striker on TNT Sports at the City Ground

I do think it is a good performance and fringe players were standouts. They were clinical in front of goal. Ferencvaros had their moments, but it was all Forest. As soon as they scored that first goal it was all Forest.

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That's that. Nottingham Forest win convincingly. They'll face a play-off for a place in the last 16, as will Ferencvaros.

The Hungarians were in the top eight at the start of the evening but drop out after being well beaten by Sean Dyche's men.

We're into three added minutes at the City Ground.

That penalty was the sixth Forest have been awarded in eight league phase games!

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From 2-0 down to 3-2 up. Villa end the league phase with a win as they secure second place.

They'll be a force in the last 16.

Lucy Ward
Former Leeds striker on TNT Sports at the City Ground

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Bence Otvos, again. He is adamant that he hasn't, but he is pulling Dan Ndoye's shirt.

Brilliant for James McAtee. He has been playing well tonight. You have seen the confidence, and the belief of the player. Look how happy they are for him.