Paulo Dybala struck twice in four minutes as Roma beat Porto 3-2 to reach the Europa League round of 16 on Thursday. Dybala returned from a knee injury sustained in the first-leg 1-1 draw a week ago in Portugal, and Roma advanced on a 4-3 aggregate score.

Roma secured their place in the Europa League last 16 with a 3-2 victory over Porto at the Stadio Olimpico, sealing a 4-3 aggregate win. Paulo Dybala was the star of the night, scoring twice to inspire his side past a lacklustre Porto, who finished the game with 10 men.

Porto’s UEFA Europa League ambitions ended in the knockout round play-offs after a 3-2 defeat against Roma at Stadio Olimpico. The Dragons took a 2-1 lead in the tie in the 27th minute, capitalising on a loose pass from Mile Svilar that resulted in Samu Aghehowa sending a spectacular overhead kick into the net.