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Later in the UEFA Europa League round of 16 matches, there was no shortage of emotions.
In front of their own supporters, Inter Milan defeated the Romanian team Cluj, with Rodrigo Palacio scoring a brace for the Italian team.
Internazionale 2–0 CFR Cluj 20‘ [1 – 0] R.Palacio 87‘ [2 – 0] R.Palacio
In the match between Newcastle United and Metalist from Ukraine, no goals were scored.
Newcastle United 0 – 0 Metalist
In the end of the match, German Stuttgart let victory slip from their hands against Belgian Genk.
Stuttgart 1 – 1 Genk 42‘ [1 – 0] C.Gentner 90‘ [1 – 1] G.Plet
The defending champions Atletico Madrid complicated their situation before the return match, conceding two goals at home without reply against Rubin Kazan.
Atletico Madrid 0 – 2 Rubin Kazan 6‘ [0 – 1] G.Karadeniz 90‘ [0 – 2] Orbaiz 45‘ R.Sharonov (Rubin) sent off
Swiss team Basel had no trouble against Dnipro players.
Basel 2 – 0 Dnipro 23‘ [1 – 0] V.Stocker 67‘ [2 – 0] M.Streller
A true drama was captured in Germany, where a six-goal spectacle ended in a bloody draw between Borussia M‘Gladbach and Lazio.
Borussia M‘Gladbach 3 – 3 Lazio 17‘ [1 – 0] M.Stranzl (penalty) 57‘ [1 – 1] S.Floccari 64‘ [1 – 2] L.Kozak 84‘ [2 – 2] T.Marx (penalty) 88‘ [3 – 2] J.Arrango 90‘ [3 – 3] L.Kozak 69‘ Andre Dias (Lazio) sent off 70‘ M.Stranzl (Borussia) missed penalty
In London, Tottenham was led to victory once again by Gareth Bale, who secured the win against Lyon in the final moments of the match. The Welshman scored a brace, while Lyon's defender scored a beautiful goal.
Tottenham 2 – 1 Olympique Lyonnais 45‘ [1 – 0] G.Bale 55‘ [1 – 1] S.Umtiti 90‘ [2 – 1] G.Bale
