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

[Sebas.tian]

I still believe in Barcelona to eliminate their opponent, Frankfurt from the Europa League. But I believe that it is going to be really difficult to do so at the same time. Because we all watched Frankfurt play in the first leg of the matchup. They were really amazing and they would have even won that game too. If they continue to play like that and don't get a red card this time, Barcelona might be in a big trouble. And they might be able to eliminate Frankfurt in the extra time or even by penalty shoot-outs.

Exactly, Barcelona will definitely eliminate Frankfurt with 2-0 to be among the UEFA Europa league qualifiers in this season. Barcelona will never allow the match to end up draw again than to use home advantage to play with Frankfurt to achieve victory that will qualify them for semi final. I believe Barcelona players will do everything possible within their power not to allow any mistakes to happen to them throughout the match, that will make them not to qualify to semi final. It will be difficult for Frankfurt team to defeat, Barcelona in their home because Barcelona coach know how to use home advantage to achieve victory which will be possible for them to defeat Frankfurt.

[bering]

Barcelona vs Frankfurt i think as the aggregate 1-1 means both of teams have equal chance to semi-final and win results is mandatory for them but i am a bit worried about Barcelona performance for home matches because during this season on European competitions they had once win 3 draw and 3 lose so these not good records as the team who the favourite to win Europe league but i wish they can win and ended their bad results today and for bet option i had bet for Barcelona win

[LUCKMCFLY]

Barcelona has a very good performance in La Liga, while Frankfurt's performance is arguably unstable (their last 2 matches in the Bundesliga have ended in draws), so the 1-1 draw between Frankfurt and Barcelona was beyond my expectations because I think that Barcelona will get an easy win.

The match between Frankfurt and Barcelona was quite exciting, even though Barcelona dominated the game but they seemed to have a hard time breaking down the Frankfurt defense. I think in this match, Frankfurt can really take on Barcelona, which they also had some chances that could have been goals.

It seems even Xavi wasn't expecting that from Frankfurt. The reason Xavi didn't play with his strongest 11 is that he underestimated them, otherwise there is no explanation. Barcelona's structure was not good against Frankfurt. 85% of the passes from Barca were inaccurate. Still, a good result as Barca managed to score again. If they cannot fix things before the return leg, they should go back to the drawing board. The game must be concluded at Camp Nou.

You're right, I don't know, but I think that at this point Xavi should put in the starting team so that they ensure all the matches and don't suffer from rankings, for sure in the next season in the league if they continue with that rhythm they will do a better job as well than at UCL.

That is why now when we are seeing the classifications of the Europa League a draw is very surprising, which for me is like losing, they should not afford that luxury, but of course one thing is what we speculate here and quite another is what is evaluated the technical director.  In my way of thinking, Barcelona will go through and win the Europa League, for me it is a sure thing that it will happen, and it is not to belittle the other teams, but rather that Barcelona has brought players who have known how to get along with the team and that It brings its good benefits, I would say that they have grown as a team considerably, because when Messi left they were very bad, now they are recovering their face.
 

[casperBGD]

first matches almost all, finished 1:1, and interesting re-matches tonight
Barca should be an easiest pick to win tonight and qualify, but Bayern was similar two days ago and they are now getting rest from CL

Lyon and Atalanta are in better position, but far from favorites against West Ham and Leipzig
Rangers and Braga will be interesting and my pick is on goals there

[bct_ail]

first matches almost all, finished 1:1, and interesting re-matches tonight
Barca should be an easiest pick to win tonight and qualify, but Bayern was similar two days ago and they are now getting rest from CL

Lyon and Atalanta are in better position, but far from favorites against West Ham and Leipzig
Rangers and Braga will be interesting and my pick is on goals there

Yes, except for Braga - Rangers, all other clubs drew 1-1. That is an interesting starting position.
I also think that Frankfurt will have little chance against Barcelona. Frankfurt will play away and that makes it even harder. This is also the game that I think is the clearest. In the other games, there is no favourite from my point of view.

[hahay]

Indeed we will witness a great match today between Barcelona Vs Frankfurt. The first leg of the game ended with 1-1 draw. Which eventually means anyone who wins today will qualify to the next round of the Europe League. Honestly, I think Barcelona will be more outstanding since they will hosting at their home, and they are likely to win. Although, the match is probably open to surprise. Therefore, we shouldn't underestimated Frankfurt.

Yes, Frankfurt can make a surprise and I personally still believe that Barcelona will not be easy to win in this match. The current home factor does not really guarantee that the home team will win, the difference in quality that looks much different will be a match full of surprises. It's different if the teams that compete are teams with the same team quality and both as big teams, then they will play carefully from the start. So yes, this is a difficult match for me to predict although indeed, on paper Barcelona will definitely win but I'm still not completely sure.

[Minor Miner]

Indeed we will witness a great match today between Barcelona Vs Frankfurt. The first leg of the game ended with 1-1 draw. Which eventually means anyone who wins today will qualify to the next round of the Europe League. Honestly, I think Barcelona will be more outstanding since they will hosting at their home, and they are likely to win. Although, the match is probably open to surprise. Therefore, we shouldn't underestimated Frankfurt.

Yes, Frankfurt can make a surprise and I personally still believe that Barcelona will not be easy to win in this match. The current home factor does not really guarantee that the home team will win, the difference in quality that looks much different will be a match full of surprises. It's different if the teams that compete are teams with the same team quality and both as big teams, then they will play carefully from the start. So yes, this is a difficult match for me to predict although indeed, on paper Barcelona will definitely win but I'm still not completely sure.

Barcelona is in good form now and this is their home match, considering both these aspects, Barcelona is the favorite in this match. But Frankfurt is a team that has the potential to surprise everyone by winning against Barcelona. Frankfurt qualified for the quarter-finals by beating a strong team like Real Betis. However, the Frankfurt team is not in good form now. They could not win the last 3 matches. He also lost points against weak opponents. And so Barcelona has a good chance to win this match and secure the semi-final.

[mia_houston]

first matches almost all, finished 1:1, and interesting re-matches tonight
Barca should be an easiest pick to win tonight and qualify, but Bayern was similar two days ago and they are now getting rest from CL

Lyon and Atalanta are in better position, but far from favorites against West Ham and Leipzig
Rangers and Braga will be interesting and my pick is on goals there

Yes, except for Braga - Rangers, all other clubs drew 1-1. That is an interesting starting position.
I also think that Frankfurt will have little chance against Barcelona. Frankfurt will play away and that makes it even harder. This is also the game that I think is the clearest. In the other games, there is no favourite from my point of view.

Today 8 teams will try their last luck to qualify for the semifinals, all teams in my opinion have the same chance to get 1 ticket to the semifinals, including Rangers who lost 1-0 in the first leg by Braga of course still have a chance to be able to turn things around when playing at home later, in my opinion barcelona against leipzig will be one of the favorite matches considering their pretty good game in the european league at the moment, playing at camp nou obviously barcelona has its own advantages, but of course leipzig might give unexpected surprises in the match later, so it's appropriate for Xavi to be wary of the leipzig squad game.

[slaman29]

Well, Barca had a tough time in the first leg but they're the big favorites for the return leg so I feel like it's not really good odds to bet on, nevertheless I have put them in a big multibet with ML on everything and Barca to win in the first half, so whatever, as long as they go through I'm happy.

Pedri masterclass again or Dembele steps up? May the goals come today like a waterfall lol

[Jasad]

Barcelona is in good form now and this is their home match, considering both these aspects, Barcelona is the favorite in this match. But Frankfurt is a team that has the potential to surprise everyone by winning against Barcelona. Frankfurt qualified for the quarter-finals by beating a strong team like Real Betis. However, the Frankfurt team is not in good form now. They could not win the last 3 matches. He also lost points against weak opponents. And so Barcelona has a good chance to win this match and secure the semi-final.

Last two home match on UEFA Europe League Barcelona failed to win after held by Galatasaray and Napoli, I think not any impressive performance from Barcelona as home match on UEFA Europe League, different with domestic league because success have top performance. I think will difficult against with Frankfurt on second leg on europe league actually most important match for both team after first leg draw. The winner on this match what ever score goal will lead to semifinal.

[Razmirraz]

Well, Barca had a tough time in the first leg but they're the big favorites for the return leg so I feel like it's not really good odds to bet on, nevertheless I have put them in a big multibet with ML on everything and Barca to win in the first half, so whatever, as long as they go through I'm happy.

Pedri masterclass again or Dembele steps up? May the goals come today like a waterfall lol

Barcelona's mistakes in the first leg will be resolved well at the Camp Nou, there is not the slightest doubt in me to say Barcelona will end the game with a win. Xavi will not waste the opportunity to lift his first trophy as coach of Barcelona, ​​he will direct his men to perform optimally. Frankfurt can pose a threat to Barcelona, ​​but I see the threat from Frankfurt is not very meaningful for Barcelona.

[boltz]

Are we ready for Atalanta vs Leipzig ? This game promises so much tonight and it might be a hard game for Atalanta as they're not in their best shape lately and Leipzig are still in a good shape.

Predictions : Leipzig to qualify
                   Barca to win
                   West Ham to qualify

[alpamar99]

Are we ready for Atalanta vs Leipzig ? This game promises so much tonight and it might be a hard game for Atalanta as they're not in their best shape lately and Leipzig are still in a good shape.

Predictions : Leipzig to qualify
                   Barca to win
                   West Ham to qualify

this is almost everyone's prediction it seems
But in this case of course we should not take this opponent easy. Barcelona is still quite difficult against the Frankfurt defense. Atalanta are one of the dark horse clans and still have a chance because they and Leipzig actually have the same opportunity.
Westham is also still quite difficult to face Lyon now because Westham's current performance is not good in terms of their performance.
I think even though these three matches are indeed the teams you mentioned are superior, the matches they live in will certainly still be quite difficult to do

[Shasha80]

Barcelona is in good form now and this is their home match, considering both these aspects, Barcelona is the favorite in this match. But Frankfurt is a team that has the potential to surprise everyone by winning against Barcelona. Frankfurt qualified for the quarter-finals by beating a strong team like Real Betis. However, the Frankfurt team is not in good form now. They could not win the last 3 matches. He also lost points against weak opponents. And so Barcelona has a good chance to win this match and secure the semi-final.

Last two home match on UEFA Europe League Barcelona failed to win after held by Galatasaray and Napoli, I think not any impressive performance from Barcelona as home match on UEFA Europe League, different with domestic league because success have top performance. I think will difficult against with Frankfurt on second leg on europe league actually most important match for both team after first leg draw. The winner on this match what ever score goal will lead to semifinal.

Although the match will be played at Camp Nou does not mean Barcelona's chances are much greater. Because Barcelona's record in
the Europa League is not good when playing at home, so have the same chance Barcelona and Frankfurt. That's because the match
in the first leg of the two teams drew 1-1. Barcelona must beat Frankfurt to qualify for the semifinals, Xavi promised Barcelona will appear
even more in the second leg match. Xavi has trained Barcelona players to use space well, so that Barcelona can carry out effective attacks.

According to Xavi, Frankfurt's strengths are how Frankfurt's players make the transition quickly, thus making Frankfurt's game develop
and produced a lot of chances in the first leg. In the second leg Xavi will give instructions to the Barcelona players to put pressure on
the Frankfurt players, so that the Frankfurt game does not develop. I believe Barcelona can qualify for the semifinals by beating Frankfurt
in this second leg, because it looks like Xavi has learned about Barcelona's failure to win in the first leg. Hopefully Xavi can use a better
strategy in the second leg match.

[Luzin]

Well, Barca had a tough time in the first leg but they're the big favorites for the return leg so I feel like it's not really good odds to bet on, nevertheless I have put them in a big multibet with ML on everything and Barca to win in the first half, so whatever, as long as they go through I'm happy.

Pedri masterclass again or Dembele steps up? May the goals come today like a waterfall lol

In general I think a lot of people will bet on Barcelona qualifying for the next round. This is because Barcelona's first leg was able to make one goal. With a draw, they will qualify. But Barcelona will play at the Camp nou, of course it will make them more confident, but Frankfurt will definitely not give up, I think they will count on a quick counter-attack. That will make Barcelona wary, Barcelona defenders often lose running if there is a counter-attack.

[_BlackStar]

Well, Barca had a tough time in the first leg but they're the big favorites for the return leg so I feel like it's not really good odds to bet on, nevertheless I have put them in a big multibet with ML on everything and Barca to win in the first half, so whatever, as long as they go through I'm happy.

Well, it's hard to doubt the quality of Barcelona at the moment especially Frankfurt nor are they a very superior team on the pitch. Frankfurt can't always be as consistent as the first leg and they might be easier to beat in the second leg today considering the match was played at Camp Nou. Barcelona may be able to qualify for the next round, but it might not be easy if Frankfurt really knows how to stop them.

Pedri masterclass again or Dembele steps up? May the goals come today like a waterfall lol

Pedri, Dembele, Aubameyang, Ferran are very important players at the moment for Barcelona. Dembele has managed to maintain his form so far with his 5 assists in the Europa League this season. So he is really dangerous for Frankfurt in the second leg especially in terms of creating goal chances.

[xmonkeyx]

Are we ready for Atalanta vs Leipzig ? This game promises so much tonight and it might be a hard game for Atalanta as they're not in their best shape lately and Leipzig are still in a good shape.

Predictions : Leipzig to qualify
                   Barca to win
                   West Ham to qualify

I think it is very difficult for Leipzig to qualify, the match will be played at Atalanta and if you look at the match between the two teams in the 1st leg Atalanta played better and in this match they will certainly take advantage of that to win and qualify.
I think Atalanta will qualify for the next round.

[bitzizzix]

Well, Barca had a tough time in the first leg but they're the big favorites for the return leg so I feel like it's not really good odds to bet on, nevertheless I have put them in a big multibet with ML on everything and Barca to win in the first half, so whatever, as long as they go through I'm happy.

Pedri masterclass again or Dembele steps up? May the goals come today like a waterfall lol

In general I think a lot of people will bet on Barcelona qualifying for the next round. This is because Barcelona's first leg was able to make one goal. With a draw, they will qualify. But Barcelona will play at the Camp nou, of course it will make them more confident, but Frankfurt will definitely not give up, I think they will count on a quick counter-attack. That will make Barcelona wary, Barcelona defenders often lose running if there is a counter-attack.

Yes, it is clear that Barcelona will be seeded in the second leg against Frankfurt because there is no other choice but to go all out for both teams to determine who will qualify for the semifinals. and playing 1-1 Barcelona in the first leg is a provision that is arguably not good because a draw score could easily turn things around because Frankfurt will not let Barcelona score. And will strengthen the defense and rely on the counter-attack that Barcelona have to watch out for. but I think Barcelona will definitely win because they are playing at home and will face West Ham or Lyon in the semifinals.

[Altryist]

Barcelona's mistakes in the first leg will be resolved well at the Camp Nou, there is not the slightest doubt in me to say Barcelona will end the game with a win. Xavi will not waste the opportunity to lift his first trophy as coach of Barcelona, ​​he will direct his men to perform optimally. Frankfurt can pose a threat to Barcelona, ​​but I see the threat from Frankfurt is not very meaningful for Barcelona.

In the first match, Eintracht showed themselves very well, I liked them even more than Barça, but it was necessary to win at home because it would be more difficult to do it away. Barcelona should win but odds are too low to bet, more interesting would be over 2.5 goals or Aubameyang score a goal, he's been very good since he came to Barcelona.

[Joca97]

Barcelona's mistakes in the first leg will be resolved well at the Camp Nou, there is not the slightest doubt in me to say Barcelona will end the game with a win. Xavi will not waste the opportunity to lift his first trophy as coach of Barcelona, ​​he will direct his men to perform optimally. Frankfurt can pose a threat to Barcelona, ​​but I see the threat from Frankfurt is not very meaningful for Barcelona.

In the first match, Eintracht showed themselves very well, I liked them even more than Barça, but it was necessary to win at home because it would be more difficult to do it away. Barcelona should win but odds are too low to bet, more interesting would be over 2.5 goals or Aubameyang score a goal, he's been very good since he came to Barcelona.

Barcelona is playing at home so this is a huge advantage for them in a full stadium. I expect a really good game with lots of goals on both sides but i think Barcelona if they score an early goal they will win the match and go into the next round of Europe League. I went with over 2,5 goals aswell in this match.