⚽UEFA Europa League Discussion Thread -- 2021/22 Winners: Eintracht Frankfurt!

[Swordsoffreedom]

Villarreal have a La Liga game on May 22 and Manchester Utd have an EPL game on May 23. As there is only a-few-day-gap between the league games and the final game, I think the teams will rotate their squads in their league games. They will want to make sure about not suffering an injury.

not just injuries, players can get really exhausted during the match, which can also cause some injuries, and the final is the most important one so they have to rest players in the league, also i think Villarreal have a chance to win the title even though its small.

In my opinion, both teams have an equal chance to win the title. Villarreal is a good enough team. I am disappointed in the performance of the last few matches of Manchester United. They have performed very poorly in the last few matches. They have to correct their own mistakes. And they have to play more attacking against Villarreal. Otherwise, I don't think they will win.

[leea-1334]

This season Villarreal has played extremely well in Europe, so I feel that the bookmakers have underrated them somewhat by giving them odds between 4.5 and 5 to win. The quality of Manchester United's players puts them in a competitive advantage, but Villarreal's record in Europa League this season is impressive, with 12 wins and two draws from 14 games. In contrast, the Red Devils have struggled in defense in recent games. They obviously had problems without their captain.
It will be an interesting day on May 26. A number of factors point to a very exciting final, much more exciting than the odds suggest.

But United will get their captain back and we have to be fair to them, they had tougher opponents than Villareal (also not to mean disrespect to anyone). I will not even mention what happened to my Spurs team here who just completely blew their chances at a "weak" team of Dinamo Zagreb. But yes, 5x for Villa is a really nice odds to hit.

[FatFork]

This season Villarreal has played extremely well in Europe, so I feel that the bookmakers have underrated them somewhat by giving them odds between 4.5 and 5 to win. The quality of Manchester United's players puts them in a competitive advantage, but Villarreal's record in Europa League this season is impressive, with 12 wins and two draws from 14 games. In contrast, the Red Devils have struggled in defense in recent games. They obviously had problems without their captain.
It will be an interesting day on May 26. A number of factors point to a very exciting final, much more exciting than the odds suggest.

But United will get their captain back and we have to be fair to them, they had tougher opponents than Villareal (also not to mean disrespect to anyone). I will not even mention what happened to my Spurs team here who just completely blew their chances at a "weak" team of Dinamo Zagreb. But yes, 5x for Villa is a really nice odds to hit.

In top leagues like UEFA Europa League there are rarely weak teams, but I see your point. Btw, have you noticed how often an underdog has an advantage due to being underestimated by the opponent? Probably that's exactly what happened to Tottenham.

[Welsh]

I said a while back that I would need to look at the team sheet before making a bet, but I believe Fred the main culprit I thought that was detrimental to that Manchester United team picked up an injury at the end of the last game I do believe. So, I'm actually a little bit more confident that United take this home. I just thought that Fred breaks up their fluid play, and against Liverpool he actually contributed more to the Liverpool attack than he did for any part of the game for United.

Exactly. Man United have their place in the final standings guaranteed. You no longer have to fight for anything else in the championship. English teams are not fanatical about winning, the important thing is to win in the right games. I believe that Man United is looking at these last games, as training games, to study the best strategy for the UEFA final.

Villareal, on the other hand, must continue to fight to get a place in the Europa League for the next season.

We are talking about two different levels. The likelihood of Villarreal reaching the final against Man United with the most tired players is much greater.

Completely disagree with this. Manchester United will want silverware to boast about, and not only that silverware directly translates to more money. The more money the club generates the more likely they are to part with their money for players, and wages. Plus, as someone who has played at a relatively low level I still wanted to win every game regardless. They definitely won't be treating this as a friendly, and the players certainly won't. Its their legacy at the end of the day, and there's only a few games left of the season.

[joker_josue]

Completely disagree with this. Manchester United will want silverware to boast about, and not only that silverware directly translates to more money. The more money the club generates the more likely they are to part with their money for players, and wages. Plus, as someone who has played at a relatively low level I still wanted to win every game regardless. They definitely won't be treating this as a friendly, and the players certainly won't. Its their legacy at the end of the day, and there's only a few games left of the season.

I was talking about the English league games. It is not by winning these last games that you will have more revenue. Its position in the league table, already defined, does not matter the results. Of course, they won't want to lose. But they also will not avoid wearing out unnecessarily, before the final. The focus now is on winning the Europa League!

[babo]

The two teams are safe in their respective positions in the league, meaning that it is safe here that MU has entered the Champions League zone while their Villareal is in the Europa League zone, the second point will not be overtaken by the team below because only 1 league match remains. So I think it's natural that they would prepare their best players and rotate players for games in the league.

You are mistaken, with respect to Villarreal.
Villarreal still have the possibility of reaching sixth place and thus entering the Europa League, in the next season. For that they have to win and hope that Betis will lose.
The problem is that they will play against Real Madrid who also need to win, to try to win the championship. So it will be difficult for them to reach the sixth place that gives access to Europe.
We will see what the main objective will be. If you continue to fight for a place in the Europa League next season, or save all your strength for the final.

Villareal cant win in my opinion. So much team difference.

Europa League winner odds

United head the Europa League outright betting at 8/15, with Villarreal at 7/2. Arsenal are third favourites at 4/1.

    Manchester United @ 8/15
    Villarreal @ 7/2
    Arsenal @ 4/1
    Roma @ 150/1

and these rates show the difference on teams

clearly anything can happen, but the percentages are very low in favor of Villareal
i hope only is a fun game

[yemight600]

The two teams are safe in their respective positions in the league, meaning that it is safe here that MU has entered the Champions League zone while their Villareal is in the Europa League zone, the second point will not be overtaken by the team below because only 1 league match remains. So I think it's natural that they would prepare their best players and rotate players for games in the league.

You are mistaken, with respect to Villarreal.
Villarreal still have the possibility of reaching sixth place and thus entering the Europa League, in the next season. For that they have to win and hope that Betis will lose.
The problem is that they will play against Real Madrid who also need to win, to try to win the championship. So it will be difficult for them to reach the sixth place that gives access to Europe.
We will see what the main objective will be. If you continue to fight for a place in the Europa League next season, or save all your strength for the final.

Villareal cant win in my opinion. So much team difference.

Europa League winner odds

United head the Europa League outright betting at 8/15, with Villarreal at 7/2. Arsenal are third favourites at 4/1.

    Manchester United @ 8/15
    Villarreal @ 7/2
    Arsenal @ 4/1
    Roma @ 150/1

and these rates show the difference on teams

clearly anything can happen, but the percentages are very low in favor of Villareal
i hope only is a fun game

More than the predictions and the odds given by the betting companies, i think the only thing that will decide who the winner will be is the urge to win by the players. This isn't the first time a below average team will be World class players. Manchester United have been resting players because of the game and he's even likely to rest players on Premier League match day 38 because of the final europa game but all is still down to the player's hunger to win the cup.

[mv1986]

The two teams are safe in their respective positions in the league, meaning that it is safe here that MU has entered the Champions League zone while their Villareal is in the Europa League zone, the second point will not be overtaken by the team below because only 1 league match remains. So I think it's natural that they would prepare their best players and rotate players for games in the league.

You are mistaken, with respect to Villarreal.
Villarreal still have the possibility of reaching sixth place and thus entering the Europa League, in the next season. For that they have to win and hope that Betis will lose.
The problem is that they will play against Real Madrid who also need to win, to try to win the championship. So it will be difficult for them to reach the sixth place that gives access to Europe.
We will see what the main objective will be. If you continue to fight for a place in the Europa League next season, or save all your strength for the final.

Villareal cant win in my opinion. So much team difference.

Europa League winner odds

United head the Europa League outright betting at 8/15, with Villarreal at 7/2. Arsenal are third favourites at 4/1.

    Manchester United @ 8/15
    Villarreal @ 7/2
    Arsenal @ 4/1
    Roma @ 150/1

and these rates show the difference on teams

clearly anything can happen, but the percentages are very low in favor of Villareal
i hope only is a fun game

Which I find weird and unrealistic. Villareal has literally every chance in the world to win the trophy. Why wouldn't they? It's a single game, everyone will give their very best and not to forget the luck factor. Anything can happen.

Who would have thought that Villareal dominates the last round as hard as they did?

[DIA7]

United tomorrow looking for their first titles after the era of Jose Mourinho when they face Villarreal in the final of the Europal League, a very difficult match against Unai Emery, who specializes in this particular competition. Added in that there is more likely United will play with the absence of captain Harry Maguire, it will be a great loss for the English team,Man United still slightly have advantage to get the title as they have got more quality players in their squad and if We looked at the circumstances of the two teams in the recent period we see that both teams seems not in their best momentum.
So I'm going with United to win also I expect a low score game and the goal most likely will come from a header from Cavani he have been lucky with scoring quite many of them with United.

[hahay]

United tomorrow looking for their first titles after the era of Jose Mourinho when they face Villarreal in the final of the Europal League, a very difficult match against Unai Emery, who specializes in this particular competition. Added in that there is more likely United will play with the absence of captain Harry Maguire, it will be a great loss for the English team,Man United still slightly have advantage to get the title as they have got more quality players in their squad and if We looked at the circumstances of the two teams in the recent period we see that both teams seems not in their best momentum.
So I'm going with United to win also I expect a low score game and the goal most likely will come from a header from Cavani he have been lucky with scoring quite many of them with United.

I am not sure that Villarreal specialize in this competition because even if I look at the past five seasons Villarreal does not enter the Finals, because the Spanish team that specializes in this competition is Sevilla. Also, Manchester United ended the season better in second place in the EPL and that is an important point to keep their morale and stamina high in tomorrow's final. Until now Manchester United remains the favorite so it adds confidence in me to bet on him, however Manchester United will win I am very confident for this final match will belong to Manchester red and blue.

[LTU_btc]

I really want Villarreal to win Europa league. I often like to support underdogs, United are big favorites, but I think it's not worth to understimate Villarreal too much. Especially considering it's single game. It's good team in good shape, they trashed Sevilla 4:0 recently and didn't played bad against Real. While MU - I still can't trust in this team, they're so inconsistent. They can humiliate Roma and don't even beat Fulham.
Fun fact - all 4 games between these teams ended 0:0. Though, it was long time ago.
Another fact - last 6 Europa League finals had average of 4 goals. Can we expect high scoring final again?

[snipie]

I really want Villarreal to win Europa league. I often like to support underdogs, United are big favorites, but I think it's not worth to understimate Villarreal too much. Especially considering it's single game. It's good team in good shape, they trashed Sevilla 4:0 recently and didn't played bad against Real. While MU - I still can't trust in this team, they're so inconsistent. They can humiliate Roma and don't even beat Fulham.
Fun fact - all 4 games between these teams ended 0:0. Though, it was long time ago.
Another fact - last 6 Europa League finals had average of 4 goals. Can we expect high scoring final again?

I agree with not underestimating Villarreal and that ManU is so inconsistant. However, Villarreal isn't also as consistent as ManU, both can perform quite good or show some miserable performances.
In Europa League, ManU wins big with 2 goals or more in many games while Villarreal wins with 1 goal difference generally. I believe there will be many goals scored mostly by ManU in this game and that Manchester will be reddish soon then blueish after

[blue Snow]

The Final UEFA Europa League 20-21 Villareal vs MU tonight live on Gdansk stadium,

Villarreal has never been a champion but they have a big motivation to create one for this session.

What confusing here, Ole didn't bring Martial to Poland, is that signal for the transfer market?.

MU Squad

Goalkeepers: David De Gea, Dean Henderson, Lee Grant, Nathan Bishop
Defenders: Eric Bailly, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Alex Telles, Axel Tuanzebe, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Brandon Williams
Midfielders: Amad, Bruno Fernandes, Fred, Daniel James, Juan Mata, Nemanja Matic, Scott McTominay, Paul Pogba, Donny van de Beek
Forwards: Edinson Cavani, Anthony Elanga, Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford, Shola Shoretire

my prediction lineup

(4-4-2): De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Tuanzebe, Lindelof, Shaw; McTominay, Fred; Greenwood, Fernandes; Cavani, Rashford

[joker_josue]

Very interesting analysis made by UEFA on the teams that are in the final:

Why will they win?
Villarreal: The temptation is to talk about the flourishing strike partnership of Gerard Moreno and Paco Alcácer, but it's impossible to ignore the impact of coach Unai Emery. He was signed to take Villarreal to a final and look what he's done.

Manchester United: Last season's semi-final defeat by Sevilla hurt. United paid a heavy price for their profligacy – and are determined not to make the same mistakes this time as they look to end their longest run without a trophy since the 1980s.

Key man
Villarreal: Gerard Moreno – With six goals en route to the final, and (for the first time in his career) over 20 in the Liga, the 29-year-old Spanish international is in the form of his life. Sheer class in his finishing, he is brimming with confidence.

Manchester United: Bruno Fernandes – With nine goals and five assists in Europe this season, the creator-in-chief’s impact has been invaluable in the Red Devils' journey. The Portuguese has both scored and set up more goals than any other United player this term in all competitions.

Source: https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/0269-125c2cd77e90-1c5f668757fb-1000--a-newbie-s-guide-to-wednesday-s-final/


Do you agree with this analysis?

[SquirrelJulietGarden]

If Manchester United have to face with Sevilla again, I think they will lose again. Sevilla are stronger than Manchester United and they are the King in Europa League.

This season, in the final match, the opponent of Manchester United is Villareal. I respect Villareal but I think Manchester United will win this match. Bruno Fernandez and especially Edinson Cavani will help them get the trophy.

Cavani is the best number 7 in Manchester United after Cristiano Ronaldo. He brought Manchester United to the final match with 4 goals in two legs of semi final.

[Harkorede]

I really want Villarreal to win Europa league. I often like to support underdogs, United are big favorites, but I think it's not worth to understimate Villarreal too much. Especially considering it's single game. It's good team in good shape, they trashed Sevilla 4:0 recently and didn't played bad against Real. While MU - I still can't trust in this team, they're so inconsistent. They can humiliate Roma and don't even beat Fulham.
Fun fact - all 4 games between these teams ended 0:0. Though, it was long time ago.
Another fact - last 6 Europa League finals had average of 4 goals. Can we expect high scoring final again?

I agree with not underestimating Villarreal and that ManU is so inconsistant. However, Villarreal isn't also as consistent as ManU, both can perform quite good or show some miserable performances.
In Europa League, ManU wins big with 2 goals or more in many games while Villarreal wins with 1 goal difference generally. I believe there will be many goals scored mostly by ManU in this game and that Manchester will be reddish soon then blueish after

In as much as I would have loved Villarreal to win the Europa League, I actually don't think they'll be able to pull off a win over Man Utd, all due respect to Villarreal and Unai Emery and what he represents in the Europa League over the past decade, I don't think any manager has more won it more than him in the last 10 years, but we must understand that Man Utd as well are having a spectacular season. Whichever team should win it, it wouldn't be undeserved.

[Lordhermes]

Villarreal surprised me, I must confess, that they made it to the final. Winning Arsenal in the semi- final and now in the final. Villarreal are unbeaten in the European competition this season, they have not lost any match in the Europe League this season, they have so far won 12 and drew 2 of their Europe League matches. And will be playing the final today against Manchester United, which is a strong team, winning won't be easy for Villarreal. However, we shouldn't underestimate Villarreal, I mean they are not a weaker team, and are capable of winning against Manchester United.

[Luzin]

However, we shouldn't underestimate Villarreal, I mean they are not a weaker team, and are capable of winning against Manchester United.

You're right, villareal is a great team. Just look at some of the matches that have occurred, the villareal was able to draw against MU. The match this time may be the same even though I slightly favor MU to win. In Villareal's last match in LaLiga, they managed to make it difficult for Real Madrid to even lose before the draw.

Last year MU had a bad history in the European league, they also lost to the Spanish representative Sevilla. Maybe tomorrow is a revenge mission with MU but they have to be vigilant.

[Smartvirus]

Its no surprise to me to have seen Villarreal advance to the EUFA Europa finals. They are one of the best teams in Spain even as a mid tier team and also did well in the Eufa Europa too. Arsenal were not much of a serious contender for the Eufa Europa this season, even there EPL performance were virtually poor. All that was needed for Arsenal was an away goal to bring the game to a Villarreal 2-2 Arsenal mean while, Arsenal would have had the away goal advantage but, they rather dragged the game to a goalless draw. Unfortunately for them, there won't be any Eufa Europa for them next season, too bad.

[Juggy777]

However, we shouldn't underestimate Villarreal, I mean they are not a weaker team, and are capable of winning against Manchester United.

You're right, villareal is a great team. Just look at some of the matches that have occurred, the villareal was able to draw against MU. The match this time may be the same even though I slightly favor MU to win. In Villareal's last match in LaLiga, they managed to make it difficult for Real Madrid to even lose before the draw.

Last year MU had a bad history in the European league, they also lost to the Spanish representative Sevilla. Maybe tomorrow is a revenge mission with MU but they have to be vigilant.

@Luzin the key player for Manchester United will be Cavani because he’ll need to score those important goals for us, then I really hope Pogba brings his best game because he and Fernandes will be expected to open up Villarreal defence. Lastly I have decided to wager on Manchester United because of Cavani, and therefore I sincerely hope that Manchester United win the finale.