Karim Benzema netted a double for Real Madrid in their win at Alaves as they try to stay close to La Liga leaders Atletico.
But top Serie A team AC Milan surprisingly lost 3-0 at home to Atalanta.
While Manchester City, West Ham, Brighton, Sheffield United, and Southampton (who knocked out Arsenal) all moved through to the next round of the FA Cup.
And CHAN, the African Nations Championship, continued in Cameroon with a win for Tanzania and a daw between Guinea and Zambia.
See 'Reports & Analysis' for John Bethell's report & analysis from a surprise result in the FA Trophy.
Our picture shows Marseille fans at the Europa League final.
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