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Romanian's surprise Valencia

UEFA CUP The defending champions were cut down by Steaua Bucharest in a penalty shootout. Parma beat VfB Stuttgart during extra time and Auxerre won

AP , LONDON

While Sporting advance to the next round, the other Lisbon soccer giant, Benfica, went out.

Held 1-1 at home by CSKA Moscow, Benfica lost 3-1 on aggregate and the one-time powerhouse, which reached finals against the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona, AC Milan and Inter Milan, hasn't won a Euro title since 1962.

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