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

[wildey]

Eintracht Frankfurt managed to beat West Ham who played in front of their own supporters with a score of 1-2. It seems West Ham struggled to play effectively in this match making it difficult for them to at least draw. Looking at the statistics from West Ham, they actually don't lack for opportunities, only from the 15 shots they managed to do only 2 that led to the goal. It's a bad record for the attacking sector, how they don't have accurate shots.

Maybe in the second leg West Ham will be able to make a better game by making more accurate shots even though they are at the opponent's cage, but West Ham are still able to play winning, but West Ham also needs to ensure themselves to qualify for the final even though it is a little more difficult. because it was narrowly lost in the first leg.

I watched that game and Eintracht Frankfurt played a really great game, very good and concentrated in defense and with quick counterattacks they beat West Ham.
We are very confident that Frankfurt have secured the final ticket still have a chance to win and advance to the finals but will have to play much better in defense in the next game.
It seems to me that they will not be able to secure a place in the Champions League next season through the English Championship, so this competition is probably their last chance for them.

We are very confident that Frankfurt have secured the final ticket West Ham won't be able to do anything in the second leg even Barcelona can't win there
Now we are just waiting for the winner between Leipzig vs Rangers one of them will be against Frankfurt

[Bloodseekers]

I watched that game and Eintracht Frankfurt played a really great game, very good and concentrated in defense and with quick counterattacks they beat West Ham.
West Ham still have a chance to win and advance to the finals but will have to play much better in defense in the next game.
It seems to me that they will not be able to secure a place in the Champions League next season through the English Championship, so this competition is probably their last chance for them.

Glasner's men really showed a very good defense in this Europa League.
Two teams that were candidates for champions some time ago, Barcelona and West Ham have already felt how difficult it is to score goals for this team. Their defense is very impenetrable and their quick counter-attacks are really accurate and well deserved indeed they are in the final in my opinion when they keep up like this. but indeed it will also have to be seen whether West Ham will sit back and play a game like the first leg. Because I think they have to try even harder now if they really want to be in the final

Frankfurt are now in very high confidence, as they beat Barcelona and played really well in the first leg against West Ham. I think now they are very likely to be in the final and it is very possible for them to win the title, their performance was really very good and beyond what many people expected

[minairia3]

It looks like a German Europa League final awaits us. If Glasgow Rangers have a chance of beating Leipzig in the return home game, it seems to me that West Ham have much less chance of beating Eintracht Frankfurt away leg. If they lost their home game, they are likely to lose at Frankfurt too.

I had given West Ham better chances against Frankfurt but it seems like they are a better team than I expected. I almost forgot that they are the team which beat FC Barcelona. I was really impressed to see how they played against West Ham. The passing seemed really great between the players.

RB Leipzig also seems to be playing better than their opponent and I believe they will be able to maintain the lead that they have in the second leg.

[xmonkeyx]

I watched that game and Eintracht Frankfurt played a really great game, very good and concentrated in defense and with quick counterattacks they beat West Ham.
West Ham still have a chance to win and advance to the finals but will have to play much better in defense in the next game.
It seems to me that they will not be able to secure a place in the Champions League next season through the English Championship, so this competition is probably their last chance for them.

Glasner's men really showed a very good defense in this Europa League.
Two teams that were candidates for champions some time ago, Barcelona and West Ham have already felt how difficult it is to score goals for this team. Their defense is very impenetrable and their quick counter-attacks are really accurate and well deserved indeed they are in the final in my opinion when they keep up like this. but indeed it will also have to be seen whether West Ham will sit back and play a game like the first leg. Because I think they have to try even harder now if they really want to be in the final

Frankfurt are now in very high confidence, as they beat Barcelona and played really well in the first leg against West Ham. I think now they are very likely to be in the final and it is very possible for them to win the title, their performance was really very good and beyond what many people expected

only 1 goal behind, everything is still possible to happen. West Ham is not a weak team, and in terms of quality, West Ham and Frankfurt are almost the same. and I think for away games or sometimes it doesn't matter much because the away goal advantage doesn't apply anymore, even though Frankfurt are a little underdog because they have a 1 goal lead. but I think the second leg will still be very interesting and there will probably be a surprise that will be presented by West Ham.

[uswa56]

It looks like a German Europa League final awaits us. If Glasgow Rangers have a chance of beating Leipzig in the return home game, it seems to me that West Ham have much less chance of beating Eintracht Frankfurt away leg. If they lost their home game, they are likely to lose at Frankfurt too.

I had given West Ham better chances against Frankfurt but it seems like they are a better team than I expected. I almost forgot that they are the team which beat FC Barcelona. I was really impressed to see how they played against West Ham. The passing seemed really great between the players.

RB Leipzig also seems to be playing better than their opponent and I believe they will be able to maintain the lead that they have in the second leg.

Both German teams have great potential to be in the final of the Europa League this season.
Frankfurt are playing superbly, they really play very confidently and the advantage they get away from home will go a long way in their favor to organize the second leg which will be played at home.
while Leipzig played very well too, but unfortunately they can only win 1 goal, the second leg they will play away. I think their chances are still much bigger because in terms of quality and their game is superior.

[Maidak]

It seems Rangers haven't had such good chances to win trophies for a long time. None of the rivals, neither Leipzig nor West Ham with Eintracht, look like "impassable" rivals. Everyone can be beaten, all teams are approximately equal. It's been a long time since I've had such balanced semifinals.

Indeed, and Rangers probably slightly unlucky to lose to a late-ish goal -- they paid for getting more chances in the first half but poor finishing and by the time Leipzig found their feet, it was with sharper endings, and of course a moment of magic from Angelino. Usually what turns things around in a tight game. Could probably say the same swing at both ends for the Hammers game.
Still, with both winners last night carrying such a slim lead, it's still finely balanced I'd say, though West Ham probably favourites to go out as they'll play away.

RB Leipzig had a really good chance of getting two ahead in the match. They had a clear chance on goal at the 69th minute of the match I believe. They didn't have to even beat the goalkeeper and it was shot off target. Otherwise, it would have been a better advantage for RB Leipzig going into the second leg. And leading with only one goal is certainly not enough at this stage I would say.

[Roidz]

Both German teams have great potential to be in the final of the Europa League this season.
Frankfurt are playing superbly, they really play very confidently and the advantage they get away from home will go a long way in their favor to organize the second leg which will be played at home.
while Leipzig played very well too, but unfortunately they can only win 1 goal, the second leg they will play away. I think their chances are still much bigger because in terms of quality and their game is superior.

The two german teams so far have the advantage after they got a win in the first leg, this victory is a good capital for them to be able to face their opponents in the second leg of the semifinals later, but I hope that this season we will not see two teams of one country meet in the final, because it's the same as we will see domestic matches but with a different atmosphere later, I think the narrow victory of the two teams from their opponents is still possible for Westham and Rangers to make a comeback in the second leg and I hope if we will see frankfurt vs Rangers or westham vs leipzig in final later.

[superman184]

It seems Rangers haven't had such good chances to win trophies for a long time. None of the rivals, neither Leipzig nor West Ham with Eintracht, look like "impassable" rivals. Everyone can be beaten, all teams are approximately equal. It's been a long time since I've had such balanced semifinals.

Indeed, and Rangers probably slightly unlucky to lose to a late-ish goal -- they paid for getting more chances in the first half but poor finishing and by the time Leipzig found their feet, it was with sharper endings, and of course a moment of magic from Angelino. Usually what turns things around in a tight game. Could probably say the same swing at both ends for the Hammers game.
Still, with both winners last night carrying such a slim lead, it's still finely balanced I'd say, though West Ham probably favourites to go out as they'll play away.

RB Leipzig had a really good chance of getting two ahead in the match. They had a clear chance on goal at the 69th minute of the match I believe. They didn't have to even beat the goalkeeper and it was shot off target. Otherwise, it would have been a better advantage for RB Leipzig going into the second leg. And leading with only one goal is certainly not enough at this stage I would say.

In terms of game, Leipzig was far superior when the two teams competed in the first leg, but in that match Rangers played so defensively that it made it very difficult for Leipzig to score goals.
In the second leg, I think Leipzig and Rangers will try to play attacking and for Rangers, of course, who want to catch up with Aggergat. that way I believe that it is very likely that Leipzig will be able to win again.

[hahay]

It seems Rangers haven't had such good chances to win trophies for a long time. None of the rivals, neither Leipzig nor West Ham with Eintracht, look like "impassable" rivals. Everyone can be beaten, all teams are approximately equal. It's been a long time since I've had such balanced semifinals.

Indeed, and Rangers probably slightly unlucky to lose to a late-ish goal -- they paid for getting more chances in the first half but poor finishing and by the time Leipzig found their feet, it was with sharper endings, and of course a moment of magic from Angelino. Usually what turns things around in a tight game. Could probably say the same swing at both ends for the Hammers game.
Still, with both winners last night carrying such a slim lead, it's still finely balanced I'd say, though West Ham probably favourites to go out as they'll play away.

RB Leipzig had a really good chance of getting two ahead in the match. They had a clear chance on goal at the 69th minute of the match I believe. They didn't have to even beat the goalkeeper and it was shot off target. Otherwise, it would have been a better advantage for RB Leipzig going into the second leg. And leading with only one goal is certainly not enough at this stage I would say.

In terms of game, Leipzig was far superior when the two teams competed in the first leg, but in that match Rangers played so defensively that it made it very difficult for Leipzig to score goals.
In the second leg, I think Leipzig and Rangers will try to play attacking and for Rangers, of course, who want to catch up with Aggergat. that way I believe that it is very likely that Leipzig will be able to win again.

Maybe only Rangers as a team that does not have a chance, because for West Ham even though playing away and in a losing position at least West Ham still has a chance to win and qualify. But for Rangers I think it's difficult, because if in the first leg they only play defensively then it proves that they don't have a good high confidence to get the win. It doesn't matter if they play away or at home, because if they only focus on defending then of course they will still be difficult if they fall behind.

[Tony116]

It all seems to point to a German final. But it will not be easy for Leipzig and Frankfurt. Both opponents had chances in the first leg, but luck was not on their side. If Leipzig reaches the final, it will be the second final this year for them. They have already reached the DFB Cup final. I look forward to next Thursday

I think it's likely that it will happen, we will see a German representative in this season's Europa League final between Leipzig and Frankfurt.
Leipzig have won 1 goal in the first leg even though they will play away in the second leg but their quality is better than the rangers, it is very likely that Leipzig will be able to get another win in the second leg later.
while Frankfurt they have a pretty good capital by successfully winning the first leg away from home and the second leg will be played at their home, it will be very easy for them.

I think in that match against Frankfurt, West Ham had a few really good chances and they were also really close to making it level. Only if they did not hit the post multiple times in that match. I have to say West Ham was a little unlucky to lose that match in the end. But at the same time, I would also say that Frankfurt played really well and their team comp seemed really good and even better than West ham at times.

[Alanaz]

I watched that game and Eintracht Frankfurt played a really great game, very good and concentrated in defense and with quick counterattacks they beat West Ham.
West Ham still have a chance to win and advance to the finals but will have to play much better in defense in the next game.
It seems to me that they will not be able to secure a place in the Champions League next season through the English Championship, so this competition is probably their last chance for them.

Glasner's men really showed a very good defense in this Europa League.
Two teams that were candidates for champions some time ago, Barcelona and West Ham have already felt how difficult it is to score goals for this team. Their defense is very impenetrable and their quick counter-attacks are really accurate and well deserved indeed they are in the final in my opinion when they keep up like this. but indeed it will also have to be seen whether West Ham will sit back and play a game like the first leg. Because I think they have to try even harder now if they really want to be in the final

Frankfurt are now in very high confidence, as they beat Barcelona and played really well in the first leg against West Ham. I think now they are very likely to be in the final and it is very possible for them to win the title, their performance was really very good and beyond what many people expected

Of course this would be something quite good for them now.
They are already one step away from putting themselves in the final but in this case of course Westham don't want this to be easy.
It's actually quite difficult for me to predict this because in this case Leipzig and Ranger are much easier to predict, in contrast to these two clubs because all of them still have a chance to win.
The difference of 1 goal is still easy enough to catch now but with a notice Westham should be able to disrupt Frankfurt's tight defense

[laurenB7742]

Eintracht Frankfurt managed to beat West Ham who played in front of their own supporters with a score of 1-2. It seems West Ham struggled to play effectively in this match making it difficult for them to at least draw. Looking at the statistics from West Ham, they actually don't lack for opportunities, only from the 15 shots they managed to do only 2 that led to the goal. It's a bad record for the attacking sector, how they don't have accurate shots.

The match was competitive. I was expecting Frankfurt's victory. Because I saw Frankfurt's performance in the away match against Barcelona. They played very well. And my guess was that Frankfurt would win 1-0 or 2-1. That is what happened. Frankfurt have had fewer attacks than West Ham last year. But each of their attacks was planned. That's why they beat West Ham.

I personally will still be waiting for the results from the 2nd leg later, because I think that West Ham seems to be able to turn things around. Frankfurt is a team that is difficult to predict I think even though they have proven to win matches up to this stage, but I still don't really believe that it really happened. But if in the end Frankfurt can indeed maintain the victory in this first leg, then of course Frankfurt deserves to be the winner of the title because they managed to get rid of the favorite teams.

Actually two teams are strong here. So which team will reach the final will depend on the result of the second leg. While Frankfurt are ahead, West Ham still have ample opportunities. Although it is a bit difficult, it is still possible for West Ham to reach the final if they can play well. But they have to give the best effort. And the forward players have to play better. They will not be able to win against Frankfurt if they attack less.

[Maidak]

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In terms of game, Leipzig was far superior when the two teams competed in the first leg, but in that match Rangers played so defensively that it made it very difficult for Leipzig to score goals.
In the second leg, I think Leipzig and Rangers will try to play attacking and for Rangers, of course, who want to catch up with Aggergat. that way I believe that it is very likely that Leipzig will be able to win again.

Maybe only Rangers as a team that does not have a chance, because for West Ham even though playing away and in a losing position at least West Ham still has a chance to win and qualify. But for Rangers I think it's difficult, because if in the first leg they only play defensively then it proves that they don't have a good high confidence to get the win. It doesn't matter if they play away or at home, because if they only focus on defending then of course they will still be difficult if they fall behind.

To be honest I really don't think West Ham has any chance because of the way Frankfurt played in the first leg I believe they will play the same way in the second leg and if that happens I don't think West Ham has the capability of handling that.

And I think it is the same case in terms of rangers because RB Leipzig is a better team and it was quite evident in that match in the first leg so my prediction is the final is going to be RB Leipzig versus Frankfurt.

[Republikcoin.com]

I don't know why you think it's difficult while West Ham can still do it even the second leg is held at Frankfurt home. Indeed West Ham are good favorites after Barcelona lost to Frankfurt, but I don't underestimate Frankfurt's ambition to keep playing well in the Europa League even though they were too bad in the domestic league.

So far the 2-1 loss to Frankfurt has not seen West Ham lose hope, so there is always the possibility of Frankfurt failing to make it to the final even if they have been pretty good so far in the Europa League.

The possibilities for both are still there, but I only see Frankfurt's consistency in the Europa League this time though West Ham are also not too bad in the Europa League and also in their own domestic league.
So it's not about underestimating, but rather about the odds even though in general the odds look the same.

[Marvell1]

I also agree that at this level of competition only a lead of one goal can not be enough for any team. And yes Rangers are a really great team in home conditions. But to be honest I still have my doubts that they will be able to come back against a team like RB Leipzig. But obviously, I cannot be certain of anything because the next leg is going to be a home match for the Rangers. I think they are going to play really attacking in the second leg.

It all seems to point to a German final. But it will not be easy for Leipzig and Frankfurt. Both opponents had chances in the first leg, but luck was not on their side. If Leipzig reaches the final, it will be the second final this year for them. They have already reached the DFB Cup final. I look forward to next Thursday

Well , Rangers on home pitch is a super hard team to beat. We saw this year that no matter how many goals you score to them ( ex BRAGA ) they will simply comeback on home ground and obtain the qualify.
Leipzig only won by 1 goal and to be honest,  it's not enough against Rangers so I don't think and believe that Rangers - Frankfurt will be the finals with maybe Frankfurt winning it as this team is on a roll right now and I doubt anyone can stop them but West Ham proved this Europe Season that they could comeback so don't write them off yet.

[buwaytress]

Maybe only Rangers as a team that does not have a chance, because for West Ham even though playing away and in a losing position at least West Ham still has a chance to win and qualify. But for Rangers I think it's difficult, because if in the first leg they only play defensively then it proves that they don't have a good high confidence to get the win. It doesn't matter if they play away or at home, because if they only focus on defending then of course they will still be difficult if they fall behind.

I don't know. They were the severe underdogs, not entirely sure why when they've really still got plenty of firepower options, but perhaps acknowledging that van Brockhorst wanted to take a draw to the Ibrox. Doesn't matter, doesn't change the fact that they need to win and as I did say before, with the title defence probably lost or at risk, a cup final would go a long way to soothe some broken hearts.

Leipzig aren't irresistible as we've seen this season either. Home ML bet on Rangers @5.7 still proper value for me.

[Polkeins]

It seems Rangers haven't had such good chances to win trophies for a long time. None of the rivals, neither Leipzig nor West Ham with Eintracht, look like "impassable" rivals. Everyone can be beaten, all teams are approximately equal. It's been a long time since I've had such balanced semifinals.

Indeed, and Rangers probably slightly unlucky to lose to a late-ish goal -- they paid for getting more chances in the first half but poor finishing and by the time Leipzig found their feet, it was with sharper endings, and of course a moment of magic from Angelino. Usually what turns things around in a tight game. Could probably say the same swing at both ends for the Hammers game.
Still, with both winners last night carrying such a slim lead, it's still finely balanced I'd say, though West Ham probably favourites to go out as they'll play away.

RB Leipzig had a really good chance of getting two ahead in the match. They had a clear chance on goal at the 69th minute of the match I believe. They didn't have to even beat the goalkeeper and it was shot off target. Otherwise, it would have been a better advantage for RB Leipzig going into the second leg. And leading with only one goal is certainly not enough at this stage I would say.

In terms of game, Leipzig was far superior when the two teams competed in the first leg, but in that match Rangers played so defensively that it made it very difficult for Leipzig to score goals.
In the second leg, I think Leipzig and Rangers will try to play attacking and for Rangers, of course, who want to catch up with Aggergat. that way I believe that it is very likely that Leipzig will be able to win again.

Maybe only Rangers as a team that does not have a chance, because for West Ham even though playing away and in a losing position at least West Ham still has a chance to win and qualify. But for Rangers I think it's difficult, because if in the first leg they only play defensively then it proves that they don't have a good high confidence to get the win. It doesn't matter if they play away or at home, because if they only focus on defending then of course they will still be difficult if they fall behind.

I didn't expect from Rangers. It's strange to play such an important match in such a style, without much hope of winning. It's better to play an acute-attacking football and lose beautifully than to play so sluggishly and generally not interesting even for your fans.
Considering that the semi-final is already a good result for Rangers, it is unclear why they played so stiffly. Now there is almost no chance for Rangers to go to the next stage.
West Ham theoretically can still compete apparently but with 90% probability there will be a "German" final.

[ILuckyGuyI]

Leipzig - Rangers game was a good and competitive one. As I thought that Leipzig would be the winner, the result didn't surprise me. But it was still a hard-fought 1-0 win at the same time. Leipzig will need to show a more solid performance in the second leg to be able to maintain their advantage. And for the other game of the semi finals, I must admit that I had an expectation like West Ham would win in their home game. But Frankfurt got a really surprising win by 2-1. Actually some people might not find it surprising as they defeated Barcelona away also. But West Ham were more serious about this tournament so it seemed strange to me.

[MAAManda]

Leipzig - Rangers game was a good and competitive one. As I thought that Leipzig would be the winner, the result didn't surprise me. But it was still a hard-fought 1-0 win at the same time. Leipzig will need to show a more solid performance in the second leg to be able to maintain their advantage. And for the other game of the semi finals, I must admit that I had an expectation like West Ham would win in their home game. But Frankfurt got a really surprising win by 2-1. Actually some people might not find it surprising as they defeated Barcelona away also. But West Ham were more serious about this tournament so it seemed strange to me.

I'm personally quite disappointed to see the result of the Leipzig Vs Rangers match, with the dominance of the game owned by Leipzig they could only score 1 goal from Tasende.

If they don't play consistently like this in the second leg, I'm sure Rangers can turn things around, as did Villarreal who beat Bayern Munich in the second leg.

[terrorJR]

Maybe only Rangers as a team that does not have a chance, because for West Ham even though playing away and in a losing position at least West Ham still has a chance to win and qualify. But for Rangers I think it's difficult, because if in the first leg they only play defensively then it proves that they don't have a good high confidence to get the win. It doesn't matter if they play away or at home, because if they only focus on defending then of course they will still be difficult if they fall behind.

Seeing Ranger at the moment is like watching Villarreal in the Champions League.
Their chances are still there but the chances are so small that they are totally underdogs now.
But even if that is how they have achieved this season they should be proud because even if they failed, this could be their best achievement now being in the semi-finals of the Europa League is not something that many teams in their class can get.