Aston Villa still looks seriously at the Confederation League, where this trophy is the only hope they have left at the moment, so rather than ending the season empty handed it would of course be better to win a trophy even though it is less prestigious. But now Aston Villa is experiencing difficulties, we never thought that Unai Emery fleet would fall at the hands of Olympiakos in the first leg.

Expectations for Aston Villa have increased after they were able to perform consistently in the Premier League, where up to now they have been able to maintain their position in the top four of the standings. Therefore, it is very natural that most people assume that Unai Emery fleet is the favorite in every Confederation League match. But for the umpteenth time, we are faced with the reality that all predictions can be completely wrong.

Of course, it is quite difficult to turn things around in the second leg, where Aston Villa must chase down a 2 goal deficit, while Olympiakos will act as hosts. However, the opportunity is still open for Aston Villa, and it is possible that they will be able to overcome the 2 goal deficit, and it is possible that the winner will be determined through a penalty shootout.

On paper, PSG is certainly the favorite in the second leg match against Dortmund. There are many reasons we can put forward why PSG is the favorite. Of course I don't mean to underestimate Dortmund and the one goal advantage they have, but in many aspects we can see that PSG really has a big chance to turn things around. Sure enough, Dortmund had greater luck in the first leg, where PSG actually played well there too.

PSG will definitely increase the intensity of attacks from the first minute, to catch up on the goal deficit first, if successful then the match will be easier to control. Dortmund in this case does not have many choices, meaning they will definitely play carefully to maintain their lead, and will tend to play defensively.

On the other hand, even though PSG winning percentage in the second leg is quite high, betting on their victory also requires consideration. In terms of preparation, PSG was lucky to have more free time, where Dortmund had to play another match in the Bundesliga. Luckily, Dortmund managed to win big with a score of 5-1 against Augsburg.

I think Mbappe will still choose to leave even though PSG managed to win the Champions League trophy this season, although in reality PSG chances of making it happen are slim, as slim as their chances of convincing Mbappe to stay longer at the club. However, this is not a big problem, because PSG has the stable financial strength to recruit new players next season, even though they are not close to Mbappe level.

Last season PSG had all the attributes needed to win the Champions League trophy, but in reality they were also unlucky, so even if Mbappe lasts longer it is not certain that PSG will be able to win the trophy. Besides that, Enrique will not have a serious challenge to win the Ligue 1 trophy even though Mbappe officially leaves, because so far no team has been able to put pressure on PSG at domestic level.

Apart from rumors of Mbappe leaving next season, I think what is more interesting now is how they will turn things around in the second leg against Dortmund, Enrique certainly has high hopes for Mbappe individual abilities. Overall, Enrique has complete ammunition to beat Dortmund, but everything depends on Enrique strategy in maximizing all the potential his players have.

The investment made by Al Ittihad and Al Ettifaq to strengthen their team this season has not produced any results, they have to recruit quality coaches to be able to unleash the potential of each player, especially former top European players. Benzema and Kante alone are not enough to support Al Ittihad consistent performance, the same goes for Al Ettifaq who have Steven Gerrard as manager and Wijnaldum in their main squad.

Overall, all Saudi Pro League contestants have a lot to learn from Al Hilal, they lost their main star Neymar, but have been able to remain undefeated so far. They have to make good use of the transfer window next season, apart from being an opportunity to recruit quality players to add depth to the squad, I think they also have to recruit a quality coach too. So that the Saudi Pro League can develop to be more competitive, and we don't just see one dominant team.

We hope that next season the 4 teams that receive financial support from PIF can provide tougher competition at the top of the standings, unlike this season which fell short of expectations. In fact, I think if they really do it, we will see Saudi Pro League representatives win the Asian Champions League trophy in the future.

Xabi decision to choose to stay is certainly the right one, Xabi doesn't just want to prove his quality, but Xabi still believes that together with Leverkusen they can achieve success again next season. If Xabi leaves for another club, he will have to start over to build squad depth, where everything will have to start from scratch, and will definitely need more adaptation time. Meanwhile at Leverkusen everything is ready, they just have to fight next season, although it is believed that Xabi will add depth to his squad too.

It is true that the unbeaten record they have created at the moment will be difficult to maintain, but that is not a big problem, where the real priority is winning another trophy. If this season Leverkusen achieves the treble winner by going undefeated, then even the top European teams should be wary when they try their luck against them next season. So far, we are still wondering how long Leverkusen will be undefeated, and maybe the Europa League and DFB Pokal trophies will be won in this way.

The trust that exists between management, Xabi and the players is the main indicator of why Leverkusen can be as successful as it is today. If at the end of this season Leverkusen really succeeds in winning the treble, I think more clubs will look at Xabi in the future. What is clear is that the impressive performance shown by Leverkusen this season has amazed us all, and at first we didn't believe they would be as strong as they are now.

However, if you look at the statistics of the two teams in the last five matches, Barcelona seems to have won more consistently than Girona, and it is possible that Xavi fleet will be able to secure full points even though they act as the visiting team. I certainly don't underestimate Girona, I also remember that in the first half of the season Girona was able to beat Barcelona, but currently Girona appears more unstable than Barcelona.

Barcelona wants to strengthen its position in second place in the standings, and Girona has the ambition to win it this week, this background is what makes the meeting between the two interesting. On the other hand, Madrid hopes that the match between Girona and Barcelona will end in a draw, or that Xavi team will suffer a defeat in order to speed up their steps to locking up this season trophy. If you look at the opportunity presentation, Barcelona are slightly more favorites this time, and that's quite good as their attempt to get revenge.

But apart from all that, Girona consistency this season has made the competition in the top four of the La Liga standings more lively, and their presence makes us more entertained. Michel is the key figure behind Girona impressive performance, and hopefully next season they can maintain the same level of play. Apart from that, playing in the Champions League demands better squad depth, the upcoming transfer window must be utilized well by Girona management.

Tottenham efforts to penetrate the top four of the standings are in doubt, it is already very difficult for them to overtake Aston Villa, their three consecutive defeats indicate that Ange fleet will fail to secure a ticket to the Champions League next season. For Unai Emery and his fleet, the setback experienced by Tottenham is certainly a blessing for them, where they will be more comfortable completing the remaining three matches without much pressure.

Liverpool, Burnley, City and Sheffield United will be Tottenham next opponents, where at a glance we can conclude that two matches are relatively easy, and two more matches have the potential to make Tottenham lose points. It is hoped that Ange cool touch, which made Tottenham progress smoothly at the start of the season, can return again to create a turning point in performance. Even though they couldn't finish in the Champions League zone, at least they maintained their position to secure tickets to the European League next season.

The defense line is the main focus that Ange must improve in the match against Liverpool, in order to reduce the number of goals conceded and make them difficult to beat. If Tottenham are able to bounce back in the remaining 4 matches, it will be a problem for Liverpool and especially for City. Arsenal certainly hopes that Tottenham can tackle Liverpool and City, so that Arsenal have the opportunity to continue to top the standings and win trophies this season.

It looks like Tuchel will continue to rely on his best lineup when playing away against Stuttgart, even though this match will not have any impact on their position in the Bundesliga standings, this match could affect the players mentality when facing Madrid in the Champions League. Therefore, I think this match is still considered serious for both parties, and there is a big possibility that the match will end in a draw.

Stuttgart has a slight advantage because they act as hosts, and they are slightly more favorites to win the match, and that is natural considering that Bayern have to divide their focus at this time. Regardless of the situation faced by Bayern, I think they are still a team that has the attributes to dominate the match, and securing full points is good capital ahead of facing Madrid in the second leg.

However, if Tuchel only looks in one direction towards the Champions League, of course victory will be in favor of Stuttgart. On the other hand, Stuttgart also has the ambition to strengthen its position against Leipzig, where currently they are only one point behind. Apart from that, Tuchel actually doesn't want to add to his record of defeats in the Bundesliga, 3 draws and 6 defeats is embarrassing enough for Leverkusen to see.

If Bologna is ultimately thrown out of the top four of the standings because they failed to secure full points in the remaining 3 matches, then that would be a shame. Drawing with Udinese and Torino has made their position difficult, where Napoli, Juventus and Genoa could again thwart Bologna steps in the next match. Roma and Atalanta clearly hope that Bologna will lose their balance so that they can both move up one place.

However, in this situation, Bologna is quite lucky, I think, where their two closest competitors, namely Roma and Atalanta, will face each other, and interestingly it involves Juventus. Overall, positions 3 and 4 in the standings will be open for grabs again, this will certainly be an interesting competition towards the end of the season, even though on the other hand Inter have already confirmed themselves as champions. Changes in positions in the top five will definitely happen again, tickets to play in the Champions League next season are the main target.

Bologna must immediately get up to take advantage of the momentum they have, because the 35 matches they have played previously will be determined in the remaining 3 matches. Bologna opportunity to finish in 3rd place is also quite open, but what they have to be aware of is the threat posed by Roma. Serie A will again present an interesting competition, and of course it will be very entertaining for us to follow.

We see another player who has loyalty to the club, namely Reus, where the Dortmund legend has now agreed to leave Signal Iduna Park. His devotion for more than a decade will always be remembered by fans, his name will certainly always be remembered and talked about even though they didn't win many trophies. Dortmund is known as a club that likes to sell their star players, but in Reus case, somehow he was able to stay for 12 years.

At the end of his career, Reus still has the best chance to get the Champions League trophy, at least Reus has the opportunity to bring his team through to the final, even though it is quite difficult. However, with the announcement of his farewell, everyone within the club will certainly work optimally to take advantage of the final momentum with their captain. Who knows, Dortmund will be able to advance to the final, and there is always the possibility for all teams to win the Champions League trophy.

It is not yet known where Reus will continue his career next season, the SPL might be a good place to enjoy some time before deciding to retire. Everyone certainly understands the attraction offered by Saudi clubs, Reus has a big name in Europe, and he can get a high salary there. It is possible that Reus will continue his career in Europe, where several big clubs will definitely be interested in recruiting the 34 year old striker, especially since Reus is a free transfer.

In the first half of the season we were surprised by Girona, where Michel fleet managed to beat Barcelona with a score of 4-2. Tomorrow match is not just about securing 3 points, not just confirming Barcelona position in the standings, but also an attempt at revenge. Apart from that, if Barcelona manages to win, it will again delay Madrid from locking in the La Liga trophy more quickly.

For Girona, tomorrow match is their opportunity to take the runner-up position and finish there, Girona is a little lucky because they will act as hosts. Overall this season is the best season for Girona, they have remained in the top four of the standings since the start of the season, and their opportunity to play in the Champions League next season is increasingly open. Even though Girona performance has dropped a bit recently, I think they will be able to finish in the top four.

For some people, the match between Girona and Barcelona is quite difficult to predict, because the strengths of the two this season are not much different, as we can see they are only 2 points apart in the standings. However, we agree that Barcelona has a better chance of securing 3 points tomorrow, and it would be very surprising if Xavi fleet suffered their second defeat to Girona this season.

In the last 5 matches, Bologna has only been able to achieve one win, of course this makes their position very threatened, where Roma, who are the closest competitors, have a big chance of moving up to fourth place before the end of the season. A signal that Bologna must respond to very well, they must not lose any more points in the future, they must be able to win the remaining 3 matches.

I didn't watch the match, but if we check the match statistics, it's true, as you said, it was a very boring match. Throughout the match, both Torino and Bologna only recorded 1 shot on target, it seems like not many opportunities were created. Apart from that, Bologna might be a little lucky even though they failed to secure full points this week, Roma as the closest competitor must face Juventus.

On the other hand, there could be a shift in the top four positions if Bologna manages to get an additional 3 points, as Roma could draw against Juventus. However, if De Rossi fleet manages to win, Bologna position will be in real danger, as they will face Napoli, Juventus and Genoa in the remaining matches, which could potentially see them lose points again and give Roma a great chance to break into the top four.

PSG certainly deserves to be the favorite in the second leg match, where Enrique fleet will act as hosts, it is clear that Dortmund will have difficulty maintaining this one goal lead. PSG are actually very lucky to have made it this far in the Champions League, I even predicted they would fail to qualify from the group phase at the start of yesterday's campaign. So it could be said that PSG still has hope of turning things around, but they have to work hard to make it happen.

However, in the second leg match PSG will be under great pressure, the first target is to try to equalize first, it will be up to you whether the winner will be determined through a penalty shootout. Apart from that, Enrique must be able to maximize Mbappe best potential, because this is his last season with PSG, it will be very impressive if Mbappe faces Madrid in the final.

On the other hand, Madrid or Bayern are still more favored to win the Champions League trophy than PSG or Dortmund, but it does not rule out the possibility that a team that is not the favorite can win the trophy this season. The Champions League is basically quite difficult to predict, we have seen lots of surprises happen, including one of them being City elimination yesterday. Let's see who will advance to the final round.

On paper, by successfully going through 47 matches unbeaten where there were various challenges, Leverkusen is very deserving and very worthy of being champions of the Europa League this season. How tough Xabi fleet is this season, Roma, who were finalists last season, could easily be beaten, even though under De Rossi control, the Serie A representatives have developed for the better. It is proven that Leverkusen is far above them, it will be very difficult for Roma to overcome the 2 goal deficit in the second leg.

All current opinions definitely lead to the conclusion, where it is believed that Leverkusen will be able to win the treble, they are very close to this trophy. Whoever their opponents are in the final, it is clear that Leverkusen is the favorite, and apart from that, we can easily predict the second leg match against Roma from now on. A truly extraordinary season, history will change completely, and there will be no more Neverkusen.

Leverkusen unbeaten record will be put on the line again tomorrow in the Bundesliga, where Xabi fleet will face Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga week 32. Overall, Leverkusen has 3 remaining matches, and if they are able to maintain their unbeaten record throughout the season, then the story of their journey this season will be like a magical fairy tale. Likewise in the European League and DFB Pokal. Xabi will earn respect from all quarters, he has built a fearsome squad.

The ups and downs in performance experienced by Chelsea have been very significant in the last two seasons, where changes in club ownership are the main factor in why Chelsea has turned into an average club today. But if you compare last season, the Blues are currently a little better, if last season they finished in 12th place in the standings, this season Chelsea has the potential to finish in 6th or 7th place. I think Pochettino is not too bad but also not too good in his first season.

If Abramovich was still the owner of Chelsea at this time, I think Pochettino would have been fired in the middle of last season, we know what Abramovich previous reputation was when he was still the club owner. However, it seems that Todd Boehly has more patience, he seems to be able to accept the situation and still trust Pochettino next season, even though Pochettino himself said that he doesn't know what his fate will be in the future.

The latest victory over Tottenham is quite convincing, the remaining 4 matches are relatively easy for Chelsea, Pochettino must try his best to achieve victory so as not to be fired at the end of the season. The young squad that Pochettino has built already looks a little mature, but to compete to become a team challenging for the title next season I think it will still take time. Especially if they don't recruit quality strikers, because Jackson and Nkunku are still far from expectations.

The temporary runner-up position has the opportunity to be locked by Milan, because the possibility is quite large considering that Pioli fleet will face average clubs in the remaining matches this season. I don't think Genoa, Cagliari, Torino and Salernitana will be able to beat Milan, so it can be said that Milan will not experience heavy pressure towards the end of this season. But the third and fourth places are currently opening up competition again, where these two positions will be contested by Juventus, Bologna and Roma.

Juventus position is actually full of pressure, because they have to face Roma and Bologna. If Allegri fleet loses points again in 2 of the remaining 4 matches, it will mean leaving the top four in the standings. It was clear that this was a direct threat from their competitors, Allegri had to find the right strategy to create a turning point in the team performance.

I think Juventus is still lucky when facing Roma, where De Rossi fleet is flanked by other scheduled matches in the Europa League, which definitely demands concentration and hard work. However, as we can see, Allegri fleet is inconsistent in securing full points, it could be that the match against Roma will also end in a draw. So next week, Bologna has a great opportunity to climb to 3rd place in the standings and overtake Juventus.

The situation could be reversed again in the second leg, like in the quarter final against Barcelona, who would have thought that PSG would qualify for the semifinals after falling behind in the first leg. This kind of thing is very normal, Dortmund played well in front of their own supporters, and in the second leg PSG will play like that in front of their supporters too. In fact, PSG defeat was very surprising, where previously Enrique fleet was predicted to win the match.

Dortmund' victory deserves appreciation, they managed to show a different performance from their domestic competition, and that is something that is difficult to do. But winning with a 1 goal margin is not safe enough to face PSG in the second leg, and I think PSG will be able to turn things around. That's not to underestimate Dortmund, I don't mean to go there, but I'm sure PSG will at least be able to equalize the aggregate in the next match.

On the other hand, it is possible that in the second leg the match will go to a penalty shootout, to find a winner who deserves to go to the final. There are still many surprises that might happen in the future, there is no guarantee that Madrid will face Dortmund in the final or vice versa. We have to wait to see who will set foot in the top party and win the trophy this season.

The challenges that Barcelona will face next season are not only limited to the financial crisis they are facing and their efforts to build a squad, but the increasing strength of Madrid. If Los Blancos succeeds in recruiting Mbappe from PSG, we can imagine how hard Barcelona will have to try to win the trophy, but Xavi survival is another stroke of luck for Barcelona. Xavi remains optimistic about next season, even though he realizes the huge pressure awaits him ahead.

Recruiting young players or promote them from the La Masia academy is the best way to reduce expenses, even though it takes time to produce a golden generation again, I think that is the best scenario for maintaining the club existence in the long term. On the other hand, it is possible that Xavi will borrow players from other clubs again, or recruit players on free transfers as before.

We certainly hope that Barcelona can continue to compete with Madrid for the La Liga trophy every season, it really wouldn't be interesting at all if Madrid alone dominated the League all season long. Likewise with other contestants such as Girona and ATM, we hope that these two clubs will also be involved in fighting for the trophy. Especially for Girona, this is their best season and hopefully they can maintain their performance next season.

Many say that Xabi was brave enough to reject clubs who were interested in recruiting him, where these clubs were not mediocre clubs at European level. Maybe some new coaches think it is the best opportunity, which will not happen a second time. But Xabi really believes in his abilities, and there will certainly be other opportunities in the coming seasons, I think the decision is indeed very wise.

Xabi has succeeded in building an unbeatable club, the squad he has is the dream of all current managers, if he goes to another club Xabi will have to start over from scratch. I think everywhere there will always be risks, but when you decide to stay with Leverkusen, the risks are lower. We only hope that this impressive performance can be maintained next season, and that it shows that Xabi's managerial ability is not only limited to winning trophies, but also being able to defend them.

The Bundesliga trophy has been won, there are only two more trophies left as proof of its quality, it would be very historic if Leverkusen won the treble winner without being defeated at all. Xabi has certainly considered his decision before rejecting Bayern and Liverpool, who knows next season Xabi will bring Leverkusen back to success. In essence, Xabi decision to stay was very correct.

The upcoming semifinal match between Roma and Leverkusen looks like it will be easy to predict. Xabi squad have maintained an impressive record of 46 matches unbeaten, a statistic strong enough to convince many bettors to pick Leverkusen as the favorites. While De Rossi has undoubtedly improved Roma since Mourinho departure, compared to Xabi in Leverkusen, Roma still have a lot to do. This is not to underestimate Roma, but Leverkusen reputation this season is at a different level compared to most European teams.

Roma still have difficulty winning when facing big clubs, where their victory over Milan in the previous quarter finals was one of their best achievements to date. However, facing Leverkusen everything could be different, De Rossi has to think of a surefire way to make good use of the momentum of the home match. If De Rossi applies an attacking strategy or plays too openly, you can be sure that Leverkusen will win easily.

De Rossi will definitely tend to choose a defensive strategy and rely on counter attacks, fortunately his two mainstay players on the front line are reportedly available again, namely Lukaku and Smalling. In this way, Roma could have a chance to win the match, or force Leverkusen to a draw. However, regardless of whatever strategy De Rossi will implement, Leverkusen, with their performance this season, is much more of a favourite, I don't think Roma will be able to make Leverkusen taste the bitterness of defeat for the first time.