Maribor

Maribor Roberto Di Matteo is optimistic Schalke can reach the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League with victory over Maribor on Wednesday.

Marco Silva Sporting Lisbon coach Marco Silva warned his team cannot afford to keep making mistakes following Tuesday's win over Maribor.

Sporting Sporting Lisbon went second in UEFA Champions League Group G by beating Maribor 3-1 on Tuesday in a game that was delayed by a power cut.

Former European Cup winners Steaua Bucharest and Celtic look well placed to reach the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League.

The UEFA Champions League reaches the second round of qualifying, with Celtic and Steaua Bucharest among those joining the competition.

Zenit All five away teams in the UEFA Champions League play-off first legs will be confident of progressing after favourable results on Wednesday.

Celtic Celtic will continue in the UEFA Champions League after Legia Warsaw's request to be reinstated while an appeal is ongoing was rejected.

Real Betis Fierce rivals Sevilla and Real Betis will contest a Seville derby in the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League after progressing on Thursday.

Napoli Two tournament favourites in Napoli and Tottenham face tricky second legs as they look to progress to the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League.

Ante Šimundža Maribor coach Ante Simundza felt his side could have won at Schalke on Tuesday, but was still pleased with a point.