Villarreal enter CL Last-16; Leicester fall in Europa

11 December,2021 10:18 AM IST |  Washington  |  AP

Villarreal beat Atalanta 3-2 away in a game postponed from Wednesday because of heavy snow in northern Italy

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Villarreal clinched the final place in the Last-16 of the Champions League, while Leicester failed to advance in the Europa League.

Villarreal beat Atalanta 3-2 away in a game postponed from Wednesday because of heavy snow in northern Italy.

The Spanish side only needed a draw to advance as runner-up from Group F but jumped out to a 3-0 lead by the 51st minute, with Arnaut Danjuma scoring twice.

Meanwhile, Leicester faced a must-win game at Napoli to advance in the Europa League, but lost 3-2.

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