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

[sana54210]

Galatasaray is probobly having one of the worst seasons in their domestic league in history so far,they are really struggling to not get relegated and they are the biggest club in Turkey. This match should be an easy win for Barcelona and i can already see them in the next round of the Europe League.

Yes, the outcome seems obvious, but I won't bet here. In the end, we don't know anything about the plans of the teams and I don't see any reason why there can't be a repeat of Borussia - Rangers here. Plus, I have very little idea how Galatasaray plays this season (maybe they, like the Russian Spartak, are experiencing a big crisis inside, but they play acceptable in European competitions).

It is easy to predict that Barcelona will win, not just because Galatasaray seems like a bad team, but because Barcelona is a great team normally way above europa levels. I mean this doesn't mean that the result is guaranteed, I wouldn't go as far as that, in football anything could happen.

However, how many teams are there in europa league where you would say Barcelona will lose against? I wouldn't name more than maybe a few, definitely not more than 3, and Galatasaray obviously is not there. They are horrible in demotic league for sure, but they were first in the groups so it shows that they are not as bad as people think, but they are still not as good as Barcelona.

[emrecemsan]

There are two draws which are looking like really interesting to me now. Porto - Lyon and Sevilla - West Ham draws can be really competitive in this round. Porto and Sevilla are my favourite teams here but still everything can happen. In fact, I'm very confident about Porto as I see Lyon having a moderate season now. But West Ham are a really dangerous team in this tournament. They are already doing very good in the Premier League too now. And they are one of the number one contenders for the title too I think. Sevilla must be very careful.

[joker_josue]

For me the game that should be more balanced and difficult to predict the winner will be Atalanta - Leverkusen.
After that, it will be Sevilla - West Ham. The English are playing very well, it will be a very interesting game to watch.

I don't think Barcelona will have an easy game, but I believe they will be able to overcome Galatasaray.
Braga - Monaco, could also be a balanced game, but in the end Monaco should go ahead.

Another game that can be difficult to choose a winner will be Porto - Lyon. Although I think Porto are the better team, I have some doubts about their ability to overtake Lyon.

[babo]

Atlanta looks still have dominance on domestic league than Bayern Leverkusen and I think as Atlanta will lead to qualify next round on UEFA Europe League. I think good against team face by Atlanta on quarter final of UEFA Europe League and have chance pass to semi final and make new story with UEFA Europe League competition as the winner, still have long journey because have quater final, semi final and last final stage before Atlanta can achieve UEFA Europe League trophy for this year.

Look, my Atalanta gets stronger every year. His story begins decades ago, he built brick by brick. In any case, he is not doing badly in the national championship, the competition is very strong and tight and there are many strong teams

[ShowOff]

Look, my Atalanta gets stronger every year. His story begins decades ago, he built brick by brick. In any case, he is not doing badly in the national championship, the competition is very strong and tight and there are many strong teams

No matter how great the Italian team is today, there is only one fact that none of them can win the title other than Parma in the 1998-1999 season or Inter in the 1997-1998 season. Inter, who had the opportunity to win the Europa League title in the 2019-20 season, was thwarted by Sevilla 3-2. That fact makes me believe that no Italian team this season is a favorite in the Europa League.

I think the favorites to win this season will still be dominated by the Spanish team where currently there are 3 teams that represent Laliga in the Europa League. Barcelona, ​​Sevilla and Real Betis may be the favorites in this competition but Atalanta should not be underestimated even if they are not favourites. I myself would like to see Barcelona in the final this season.

[joker_josue]

Some media are advancing that UEFA will eliminate Spartak Moscow from the Europa League. UEFA should cancel the tie between the Russian team and Leipzig, causing the German team to automatically qualify for the quarter-finals.

But the official announcement is still missing, to know if there will be this elimination or not by UEFA.

[KTChampions]

Yes, the outcome seems obvious, but I won't bet here. In the end, we don't know anything about the plans of the teams and I don't see any reason why there can't be a repeat of Borussia - Rangers here. Plus, I have very little idea how Galatasaray plays this season (maybe they, like the Russian Spartak, are experiencing a big crisis inside, but they play acceptable in European competitions).

It is easy to predict that Barcelona will win, not just because Galatasaray seems like a bad team, but because Barcelona is a great team normally way above europa levels. I mean this doesn't mean that the result is guaranteed, I wouldn't go as far as that, in football anything could happen.

However, how many teams are there in europa league where you would say Barcelona will lose against? I wouldn't name more than maybe a few, definitely not more than 3, and Galatasaray obviously is not there. They are horrible in demotic league for sure, but they were first in the groups so it shows that they are not as bad as people think, but they are still not as good as Barcelona.

It is possible that the victory of Barcelona is predetermined, but if so, it is unlikely that we will be able to benefit from this match (I am only interested in it from the point of view of betting). Barcelona's victory quotes will be such that there will be no point in betting because the potential profit will not be commensurate with the risks. As for the interestingness of the match, I'm not sure that I would watch it even if it was the Europa League final.

[Alisha-k]

This year Barcelona is trying everything in order to resurface in the Spanish League, Real Madrid has really left them in the dust, and this has made their fans very disappointed, I think the same for them the Europa League is not the solution, the solution is to get up in the Spanish League, at a given moment all the Spanish teams have been very low with a pertinent level of recovery, even Real Madrid was somewhat low in spirit and even in the way they played, the important thing is recovery, If Barcelona manages to recover they will win many things, including the Europa League, but they have to have conviction.

Barcelona fans' disappointment may be slightly cured if they are able to win the title even though they are in Europe's second tier event, namely the UEFA Europa League. But its looks not running well with Barcelona although on second competition on Europe because first leg failed win and just draw only, tonight will be life and die match for Barcelona to make his fans happy with first year Xavi Hernandez as new manager for Barcelona, could he give UEFA Europa League trophy fir his club and second leg against Napoli will be easy or not, waiting what can do by Barcelona on second leg and looks how many goal can scoring tonight.

Barcelona with the current pressure and their 2-4 victory over Napoli might be fit for the Europa league championship. If the can defeat Napoli with such goal margin then with good team work and Abumayeng at the forward Barcelona might  be a dream come true but for the the League title I don't see possibilities because Real Maldrid has held on to the leagues top for so long this season and no team is replacing them.

[BITCOIN4X]

Some media are advancing that UEFA will eliminate Spartak Moscow from the Europa League. UEFA should cancel the tie between the Russian team and Leipzig, causing the German team to automatically qualify for the quarter-finals.

But the official announcement is still missing, to know if there will be this elimination or not by UEFA.

If that happens then I think Spartak Moscow will be at a huge disadvantage, but that's a possible consequence they can accept due to inadequate security. Matches may be played in other countries or UEFA may arrange for them to be played at the same stadium for two legs as only in Leipzig or another safe place. Honestly I'm curious about this matter, but anything is possible if UEFA decides it's like this season's Champions League final.

[Gosgosking]

A big possiblity for Barcelona to emerge as winner's of the Europa league.
They don't have anything to loss if they win the Europa league and doesn't qualify for the top four positions in the la Liga table.
I had a good watch from yesterday's performance they did real good, Aubameyang came here scoring goals.

[joker_josue]

A big possiblity for Barcelona to emerge as winner's of the Europa league.
They don't have anything to loss if they win the Europa league and doesn't qualify for the top four positions in the la Liga table.
I had a good watch from yesterday's performance they did real good, Aubameyang came here scoring goals.

The question here is the priority for Barcelona: give everything to win the Europa League or stay in fourth place in La Liga?
I believe that the priority will always be fourth place in La Liga. So if they have to sacrifice a game, it will be in the Europa League.

That's why I don't consider Barcelona a candidate for the title. There's a good chance they'll get it, but it's not their priority.

[LittleBitFunny]

A big possiblity for Barcelona to emerge as winner's of the Europa league.
They don't have anything to loss if they win the Europa league and doesn't qualify for the top four positions in the la Liga table.
I had a good watch from yesterday's performance they did real good, Aubameyang came here scoring goals.

The question here is the priority for Barcelona: give everything to win the Europa League or stay in fourth place in La Liga?
I believe that the priority will always be fourth place in La Liga. So if they have to sacrifice a game, it will be in the Europa League.
That's why I don't consider Barcelona a candidate for the title. There's a good chance they'll get it, but it's not their priority.

I do not agree with you. Barcelona have not won a title this season. And Barcelona have no chance of winning a title other than the Europa League. So they will try their best to win the title. On the other hand, they will not be difficult for Barcelona in the top 4 in La Liga at the moment. First of all they are in good form. The Real Betis team's performance is completely irregular. They have lost 2 of the last 5 matches. So I think in La Liga we can see Barcelona in the top 3.

[Zilon]

A big possiblity for Barcelona to emerge as winner's of the Europa league.
They don't have anything to loss if they win the Europa league and doesn't qualify for the top four positions in the la Liga table.
I had a good watch from yesterday's performance they did real good, Aubameyang came here scoring goals.

The question here is the priority for Barcelona: give everything to win the Europa League or stay in fourth place in La Liga?
I believe that the priority will always be fourth place in La Liga. So if they have to sacrifice a game, it will be in the Europa League.
That's why I don't consider Barcelona a candidate for the title. There's a good chance they'll get it, but it's not their priority.

I do not agree with you. Barcelona have not won a title this season. And Barcelona have no chance of winning a title other than the Europa League. So they will try their best to win the title. On the other hand, they will not be difficult for Barcelona in the top 4 in La Liga at the moment. First of all they are in good form. The Real Betis team's performance is completely irregular. They have lost 2 of the last 5 matches. So I think in La Liga we can see Barcelona in the top 3.

Barcelona and possibly purse both finishing in the top 3 and winning the Europa. Barcelona has done it over and again in the championships league and domestic league as well. So finishing amongst the top and winning the Europa shouldn't be an exception. For the the Europa is already Barcelona's seeing the strength the have portrayed after the new signings. We can see Barcelona win both the Europa and replace Real bettis in the top 3

[baeva]

Some media are advancing that UEFA will eliminate Spartak Moscow from the Europa League. UEFA should cancel the tie between the Russian team and Leipzig, causing the German team to automatically qualify for the quarter-finals.

But the official announcement is still missing, to know if there will be this elimination or not by UEFA.

If that happens then I think Spartak Moscow will be at a huge disadvantage, but that's a possible consequence they can accept due to inadequate security. Matches may be played in other countries or UEFA may arrange for them to be played at the same stadium for two legs as only in Leipzig or another safe place. Honestly I'm curious about this matter, but anything is possible if UEFA decides it's like this season's Champions League final.

Sadly no, no matter who says what they say about sports being outside politics, Moscow Spartak will suffer a technical defeat, it seems this has already been confirmed, and all teams do not want to play with Russian players, not only at club level, but also at national team level. So Leipzig go through to the quarter. It appears that Leipzig have a lot more time to prepare for their next games in the Europa League

[MinoRaiola]

RB Leipzig is in the quarterfinals. FIFA & UEFA suspend Russia from all competitions and the cooperation with the Russian sponsor "Gazprom" is terminated (Champions League, the national team competitions and the European Championship 2024 in Germany). Russia is excluded that is an extreme decision for the athletes. The national team of Russia and Russian clubs suspended from all international competitions because of the attack on Ukraine. This means, for example, RB Leipzig is in the quarterfinals of the Europa League.

Source: https://twitter.com/UEFA/status/1498354465845522433

UEFA has today decided to end its partnership with Gazprom across all competitions.

The decision is effective immediately and covers all existing agreements including the UEFA Champions League, UEFA national team competitions and UEFA EURO 2024.

[Pulsar77]

Barcelona have improved their performance a lot recently. And we understand how serious they are about it by their latest result which was a huge victory over Napoli by 4-2 in Italy. I was not expecting them to have a game like this actually. I expected a very competitive game but Barcelona didn't let Napoli stay in the game by performing very good. And they are focused on the next round of the EL now. Their next opponent is the Turkish team, Galatasaray. The odds give them an odd like 15.00 now. And there is a really big gap between them so I think that Barcelona will get a very comfortable win in Camp Nou and finish their work already.

Barcelona got a good draw with Galatasaray, it could have been much worse. We mustn't shortchange Galatasaray, but normally they have few chances against this Barcelona team. Since Xavi has Barcelona under his wing, things have started to go really well. The results are good and they also show beautiful and good football.

To tell the truth, I also would like to watch a competitive draw now. But Galatasaray's general performance in their domestic league has been terrible for a long time. They newly started getting positive results though. And I know that the same team had an unbelievable group stage in the Europa League. I assume that not many people were expecting Galatasaray to finish their group as the leader. However, they made a manager change not much time ago. And they haven't played any Europa League match under his management. Therefore, I have big doubts about what they can do from now on.

[Anguwa]

A big possiblity for Barcelona to emerge as winner's of the Europa league.
They don't have anything to loss if they win the Europa league and doesn't qualify for the top four positions in the la Liga table.
I had a good watch from yesterday's performance they did real good, Aubameyang came here scoring goals.

There is no doubt that Barcelona will finish in the top four in the La Liga table, but the chances of winning the Europa League Cup are slim. Barcelona has lately recovered fully, and they are the type of Barca that everyone is familiar with, because they now have a sufficient number of highly competitive and skilled players willing to compete and play well.

[Wawa2013]

A big possiblity for Barcelona to emerge as winner's of the Europa league.
They don't have anything to loss if they win the Europa league and doesn't qualify for the top four positions in the la Liga table.
I had a good watch from yesterday's performance they did real good, Aubameyang came here scoring goals.

There is no doubt that Barcelona will finish in the top four in the La Liga table, but the chances of winning the Europa League Cup are slim. Barcelona has lately recovered fully, and they are the type of Barca that everyone is familiar with, because they now have a sufficient number of highly competitive and skilled players willing to compete and play well.

I think Barcelona's chances of winning the Europa League are quite big. Seeing some teams that are still surviving in the Europa League, not many
teams have quality players like Barcelona. Maybe Sevilla and Atalanta are the teams that Barcelona have to watch out for, especially Sevilla who are
in La Liga above Barcelona. But Barcelona are now playing very solidly, and the strategy used by Xavi so far is quite effective and working well.
Barcelona's big victory in the last 3 matches was not obtained by chance, that's because Barcelona's performance has increased. So I am one of
those people who believe that Barcelona can win the Europa League trophy.

[logfiles]

RB Leipzig is in the quarterfinals. FIFA & UEFA suspend Russia from all competitions and the cooperation with the Russian sponsor "Gazprom" is terminated (Champions League, the national team competitions and the European Championship 2024 in Germany). Russia is excluded that is an extreme decision for the athletes. The national team of Russia and Russian clubs suspended from all international competitions because of the attack on Ukraine. This means, for example, RB Leipzig is in the quarterfinals of the Europa League.

Source: https://twitter.com/UEFA/status/1498354465845522433

UEFA has today decided to end its partnership with Gazprom across all competitions.

The decision is effective immediately and covers all existing agreements including the UEFA Champions League, UEFA national team competitions and UEFA EURO 2024.

I don't like how Russia invaded Ukraine and all the war going on, but why should Athletes suffer because of the stupid decisions by their President. It's already evident that most Russians don't even support the move by their very own President.

Anyway, I am happy for RB Leipzig. It's a second chance for them to redeem themselves in Europa after a disappointing UCL campaign.

[LTU_btc]

If that happens then I think Spartak Moscow will be at a huge disadvantage, but that's a possible consequence they can accept due to inadequate security. Matches may be played in other countries or UEFA may arrange for them to be played at the same stadium for two legs as only in Leipzig or another safe place. Honestly I'm curious about this matter, but anything is possible if UEFA decides it's like this season's Champions League final.

There was no talks about playing in Moscow, it was already confirmed few days ago that games would be played in neutral locations. But it become hardly possible when whole EU air space were closed for flights from Russia.
Any way, UEFA and FIFA banned Russian national teams and clubs from all competition:
https://www.uefa.com/insideuefa/mediaservices/mediareleases/news/0272-148df1faf082-6e50b5ea1f84-1000--fifa-uefa-suspend-russian-clubs-and-national-teams-from-all-com/
Also, they ended their partnership with Gazprom:
https://www.uefa.com/insideuefa/mediaservices/mediareleases/news/0272-148df50f5c71-e40e92534a4b-1000--uefa-ends-partnership-with-gazprom/
It's only right decision in this situation.