Atalanta moved up to a provisional third in the Champions League table and within sight of the last 16 after Tuesday's 5-0 home romp over Sturm Graz, who are now eliminated. Wilfried Singo's eighth-minute goal helped Monaco edge Aston Villa 1-0 at home to sit ninth,

Aston Villa’s hopes of automatic qualification for the Champions League round of 16 took a blow after a 1-0 loss to Monaco on Tuesday, while Atalanta won big to keep up its strong campaign. Villa led the standings early in the league phase of the competition after winning its first three games.

Aston Villa miss the chance to all but secure their place in the Champions League knockouts as they were beaten by Monaco at Stade Louis II.