The Catalans gave Napoli no hope thanks to a prolific start to the game with two goals: one from Jordi Alba (8th) and the other from Frenkie de Jong (13th).
FC Barcelona's Dutch midfielder Frenkie De Jong scores the second goal against Naples, during the Europa League play-off second leg match, on February 24, 2022 at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium ANDREAS SOLARO AFP
In Naples, the Diego Armando Maradona stadium shuddered with the penalty converted by Insigne (22nd), in a confrontation between the two clubs linked to the figure of the "Pibe de oro".
The joy of Naples striker Lorenzo Insigne, after reducing the score (2-1) on a penalty against FC Barcelona, during the Europa League play-off second leg match, on February 24, 2022 at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium ANDREAS SOLARO AFP
But Barça de Xavi, in the midst of a renaissance, continued its demonstration through the experienced Gérard Piqué (45th) and the rookie of the last transfer window Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (59th).
FC Barcelona's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (g) scores the 4th goal against Naples, during the Europa League play-off second leg match, on February 24, 2022 at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium ANDREAS SOLARO AFP
Another prestigious European club, Borussia Dortmund had a very different evening in Scotland after a shipwreck in the first leg (4-2).
The teammates of star striker Erling Haaland, still absent due to muscle problems, were held in check (2-2).
Glasgow Rangers defender James Tavernier scores his second goal against Dortmund in the Europa League play-off second leg match on February 24, 2022 at Ibrox Stadium ANDY BUCHANAN AFP
The Germans suffer a new elimination, two months after that experienced in the German Cup in the round of 16.
Porto and Sevilla FC pass
In the first clash of the evening, FC Porto qualified for the round of 16 by defeating Lazio in Rome (2-2), after winning the first leg (2-1).
The Italians started the meeting with Immobile (19th), before conceding two goals (31st, 68th), and waking up at the very end of the match by Cataldi (90th + 5).
The joy of FC Porto defender Pepe and Colombian midfielder Mateus Uribe, after their draw (2-2) against Lazio Rome in the Europa League play-off second leg, and their qualification for the round of 16, February 24, 2022 in Rome Alberto PIZZOLI AFP
Another big name in the competition, Sevilla FC, which continues its journey despite its defeat against Dynamo Zagreb (1-0).
The Spaniards, serious contenders for the final victory, had taken a sufficient lead in the first leg in Andalusia (3-1).
Sevilla FC French defender Jules Koundé clears the ball in front of his Dinamo Zagreb counterpart Mislav Orcic, during the Europa League play-off return match, on February 24, 2022 in Zagreb Denis LOVROVIC AFP
RB Leipzig, semi-finalist of the Champions League in 2020, validated their ticket for the eighth against the Basques of Real Sociedad (3-1), with a recovery from Willi Orban after a penalty saved (39th), a powerful strike under the crossbar of Andre Silva (59th) and a penalty from Emil Forsberg (89th).
The joy of Leipzig's Swedish midfielder Emil Forsberg, after scoring the third penalty goal against Real Sociedad, during the Europa League play-off second leg match, on February 24, 2022 in San Sebastian ANDER GILLENEA AFP
In the other main matches of the day, Atalanta quietly validated their ticket by dominating Olympiakos (3-0), like Betis Sevilla against Zenit Saint Petersburg (0-0).
Sporting Braga took FC Sheriff to extra time, 2-0 in regulation time, and the two clubs are currently battling in extra time to clinch the last ticket to the rest of the competition.
The victorious play-offs will find in the round of 16 the eight teams directly qualified after the group stages, including the two French clubs Lyon and Monaco.
The draws for these matches will take place on Friday.
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