Sevilla, FC Porto make cut

ROME— Sevilla and FC Porto grabbed the final two spots in the last 16 of the Champions League on Wednesday, while Juventus and Borussia Dortmund finished up with the debatable advantage of being group winners.

A team that finishes top of its group will be drawn against a runner-up when the knockout stage begins — which usually offers a clear advantage. Not this year.

With the likes of titleholder Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain hanging around as possible opponents in Monday’s draw, group winners will be wary.

Bayer Leverkusen finally scored from a penalty, although it needed help from the opposing goalkeeper, in a 3-0 victory over Monaco.

Meanwhile, Tottenham won at Wembley Stadium at the third attempt, beating CSKA Moscow 3-1 to secure third place and a consolation spot in the Europa League.