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

[Iranus]

I thought Barcelona would have been unstoppable in the UEFA Europa league after their exit from the Champions League. But I was really surprised when they were knocked out of the competition. This season was not a bad one for them because they would be in the Champions league next season. But I think the team needs some reinforcement.New players should be brought in and some players should leave the club. Coach Xavi is not doing badly but we expect more from him next season. Barcelona is a great club and is trophy hungry and thirsty, hence we expect more trophies next season.   

Barcelona would have not been anywhere close to top four this season if not for Xavi who came to the team as a messiah,changed everything,and I'm sure he is bringing back Barca to it's former position. He has introduced their Tiki-taka pattern of play which made them so special in those days that Iniesta and Xavi were still playing.Not winning the Europa league does not really matter to them because they qualified for the champions league next season.It would have only been bad if they had not qualified for the champions league.

Barcelona's team has changed dramatically since Xavi took over. Barcelona is a strong enough team now. Although the team still has some weaknesses. If Xavi gets enough funding next season, maybe he can make the Barcelona team stronger. The most important thing is that the match strategy of Barcelona has changed. As a result, their performance is much better now.

[zuzie]

I thought Barcelona would have been unstoppable in the UEFA Europa league after their exit from the Champions League. But I was really surprised when they were knocked out of the competition. This season was not a bad one for them because they would be in the Champions league next season. But I think the team needs some reinforcement.New players should be brought in and some players should leave the club. Coach Xavi is not doing badly but we expect more from him next season. Barcelona is a great club and is trophy hungry and thirsty, hence we expect more trophies next season.   

Barcelona would have not been anywhere close to top four this season if not for Xavi who came to the team as a messiah,changed everything,and I'm sure he is bringing back Barca to it's former position. He has introduced their Tiki-taka pattern of play which made them so special in those days that Iniesta and Xavi were still playing.Not winning the Europa league does not really matter to them because they qualified for the champions league next season.It would have only been bad if they had not qualified for the champions league.

Barcelona's team has changed dramatically since Xavi took over. Barcelona is a strong enough team now. Although the team still has some weaknesses. If Xavi gets enough funding next season, maybe he can make the Barcelona team stronger. The most important thing is that the match strategy of Barcelona has changed. As a result, their performance is much better now.

I haven't seen a dramatic change from barcelona, last season they finish in 3rd position with 24 wins, 7 draws, 7 loss. This season barcelona rose to 2nd position with 21 wins, 10 draws, 7 loss. But for the style of play, I admit Xavi made a change in the position of the players and that's a natural thing for a new coach. Yes, it's still too new, maybe Xavi needs time to bring Barcelona to UEL & UCL champions

[bekti3]

I haven't seen a dramatic change from barcelona, last season they finish in 3rd position with 24 wins, 7 draws, 7 loss. This season barcelona rose to 2nd position with 21 wins, 10 draws, 7 loss. But for the style of play, I admit Xavi made a change in the position of the players and that's a natural thing for a new coach. Yes, it's still too new, maybe Xavi needs time to bring Barcelona to UEL & UCL champions

This is quite reasonable considering that in this case he is certainly aware that he still needs a process to carry out his scheme well because apart from improving his position this season he also clearly has to prepare for the next season.
In the last few games even he has always tried some variations in the formation he runs and this is proof that he is still looking for the right formation and team to navigate next season.

[Xxmodded]

Barcelona's team has changed dramatically since Xavi took over. Barcelona is a strong enough team now. Although the team still has some weaknesses. If Xavi gets enough funding next season, maybe he can make the Barcelona team stronger. The most important thing is that the match strategy of Barcelona has changed. As a result, their performance is much better now.

What dramatically change with Barcelona under Xavi Hernandez? totally failure on europe league and champion league is dramatically change or bad performance? I don't see have drastically change from Barcelona because they are totally failed on europe league as last chance with trophy in this season, but Europe League have ended and Frankfurt as the winner who team make Barcelona eliminated on quarter final, need waiting the next journey will Barcelona participant on Europe League next season?

[KTChampions]

Barcelona's team has changed dramatically since Xavi took over. Barcelona is a strong enough team now. Although the team still has some weaknesses. If Xavi gets enough funding next season, maybe he can make the Barcelona team stronger. The most important thing is that the match strategy of Barcelona has changed. As a result, their performance is much better now.

What dramatically change with Barcelona under Xavi Hernandez? totally failure on europe league and champion league is dramatically change or bad performance? I don't see have drastically change from Barcelona because they are totally failed on europe league as last chance with trophy in this season, but Europe League have ended and Frankfurt as the winner who team make Barcelona eliminated on quarter final, need waiting the next journey will Barcelona participant on Europe League next season?

You forgot about the weak-willed departure from the Spanish Cup, this is also a dubious achievement 
Now I repeat: Barcelona have become stronger with the arrival of Xavi, partly due to transfers, partly due to a change in game strategy (returning to Tiki Taka). But in strategic terms, this is a dead end, because this is an outdated game model and now Barcelona is only a strong middle peasant, but not a top club that claims to be something.

[zuzie]

I haven't seen a dramatic change from barcelona, last season they finish in 3rd position with 24 wins, 7 draws, 7 loss. This season barcelona rose to 2nd position with 21 wins, 10 draws, 7 loss. But for the style of play, I admit Xavi made a change in the position of the players and that's a natural thing for a new coach. Yes, it's still too new, maybe Xavi needs time to bring Barcelona to UEL & UCL champions

This is quite reasonable considering that in this case he is certainly aware that he still needs a process to carry out his scheme well because apart from improving his position this season he also clearly has to prepare for the next season.
In the last few games even he has always tried some variations in the formation he runs and this is proof that he is still looking for the right formation and team to navigate next season.

Maybe it's more appropriate that Xavi is still looking for some suitable players to be placed in the right position. It seems Xavi wants to return Barcelona to an era where Xavi and the others were still players, compact and fast, that was the Barcelona era of Xavi Hernandez. Maybe Xavi can start by giving Barcelona's young players a chance to play and see their talent

[bitjoin]

This is quite reasonable considering that in this case he is certainly aware that he still needs a process to carry out his scheme well because apart from improving his position this season he also clearly has to prepare for the next season.
In the last few games even he has always tried some variations in the formation he runs and this is proof that he is still looking for the right formation and team to navigate next season.

Maybe it's more appropriate that Xavi is still looking for some suitable players to be placed in the right position. It seems Xavi wants to return Barcelona to an era where Xavi and the others were still players, compact and fast, that was the Barcelona era of Xavi Hernandez. Maybe Xavi can start by giving Barcelona's young players a chance to play and see their talent

What does Xavi have to do with bringing Barcelona back to glory with the Europa League?
I don't think Barcelona and Xavi need to be discussed here anymore, because the winner of the Europa League is already known. Barcelona's failure in the Europa League is an old story, after all, next season Xavi will lead Barcelona in the Champions League, not in the Europa League.

[sana54210]

What does Xavi have to do with bringing Barcelona back to glory with the Europa League?
I don't think Barcelona and Xavi need to be discussed here anymore, because the winner of the Europa League is already known. Barcelona's failure in the Europa League is an old story, after all, next season Xavi will lead Barcelona in the Champions League, not in the Europa League.

I would guess that it was the biggest news because we do not see Barcelona in europa at all, I do not remember if they were ever there, but if they were then I must have been a very little kid or I just do not remember it at all.

This caused a lot of people to talk about it and it was a big news, on top of that we got the fact that eventual winners, Frankfurt, ended up beating them as well and this was during Xavi was managing them as well, not like it was something brand new neither. So all in all the talk stayed, even after the finals, even after we know who won, we are still talking about it because it was such a shocking thing that happened.

[baeva]

I haven't seen a dramatic change from barcelona, last season they finish in 3rd position with 24 wins, 7 draws, 7 loss. This season barcelona rose to 2nd position with 21 wins, 10 draws, 7 loss. But for the style of play, I admit Xavi made a change in the position of the players and that's a natural thing for a new coach. Yes, it's still too new, maybe Xavi needs time to bring Barcelona to UEL & UCL champions

This is quite reasonable considering that in this case he is certainly aware that he still needs a process to carry out his scheme well because apart from improving his position this season he also clearly has to prepare for the next season.
In the last few games even he has always tried some variations in the formation he runs and this is proof that he is still looking for the right formation and team to navigate next season.

Maybe it's more appropriate that Xavi is still looking for some suitable players to be placed in the right position. It seems Xavi wants to return Barcelona to an era where Xavi and the others were still players, compact and fast, that was the Barcelona era of Xavi Hernandez. Maybe Xavi can start by giving Barcelona's young players a chance to play and see their talent

If Xavi gives every new player a chance to show himself, Barcelona will never regain its former power. The problem is that to understand whether the player has adapted, whether he shows his level of play or not, you need at least a few matches, that's a lot. I think he will assemble a team of players in whom he is confident and who are time tested

[Smartvirus]

If Xavi gives every new player a chance to show himself, Barcelona will never regain its former power. The problem is that to understand whether the player has adapted, whether he shows his level of play or not, you need at least a few matches, that's a lot. I think he will assemble a team of players in whom he is confident and who are time tested

When it comes to giving new players the chances to show case themselves, it often comes out beautifully because, you would see them putting in there all in the team to make every effort count. There might be some flaws due to inexperience because that does work too but fir sure, there all would be show cased on the pitch. To enable them win a first team shirt or at least be on the bench. You can take a look at Arsenal and its young team, they might not be the best in there prospective league and are weathered by inexperience but, they are doing ther quarter and it's helped them to the Europa qualification.

[baeva]

If Xavi gives every new player a chance to show himself, Barcelona will never regain its former power. The problem is that to understand whether the player has adapted, whether he shows his level of play or not, you need at least a few matches, that's a lot. I think he will assemble a team of players in whom he is confident and who are time tested

When it comes to giving new players the chances to show case themselves, it often comes out beautifully because, you would see them putting in there all in the team to make every effort count. There might be some flaws due to inexperience because that does work too but fir sure, there all would be show cased on the pitch. To enable them win a first team shirt or at least be on the bench. You can take a look at Arsenal and its young team, they might not be the best in there prospective league and are weathered by inexperience but, they are doing ther quarter and it's helped them to the Europa qualification.

It's probably best to give them a chance to prove themselves in games that don't matter, so I mean it's not a good idea to let newcomers test them in key games or against average opponents, especially if they haven't played before. So the right decision would be to let them on as a substitute in the second half, this way I think they'll adapt and show what they can do in a few games

[kro55]

If Xavi gives every new player a chance to show himself, Barcelona will never regain its former power. The problem is that to understand whether the player has adapted, whether he shows his level of play or not, you need at least a few matches, that's a lot. I think he will assemble a team of players in whom he is confident and who are time tested

When it comes to giving new players the chances to show case themselves, it often comes out beautifully because, you would see them putting in there all in the team to make every effort count. There might be some flaws due to inexperience because that does work too but fir sure, there all would be show cased on the pitch. To enable them win a first team shirt or at least be on the bench. You can take a look at Arsenal and its young team, they might not be the best in there prospective league and are weathered by inexperience but, they are doing ther quarter and it's helped them to the Europa qualification.

I think if new players are given chances they should be given only one instruction above all and that is ""go out there and show what you can do"".

Because that is the only way a young player is going to play really fearless football, if a young player is given too many tasks to do and think on the football field he will surely end up not performing at his best potential in my opinion.

So, while experimenting with young players I think they should be given the freedom of expressing themselves on the field. And through that, the football world might find something very beautiful.

[Xxmodded]

What does Xavi have to do with bringing Barcelona back to glory with the Europa League?
I don't think Barcelona and Xavi need to be discussed here anymore, because the winner of the Europa League is already known. Barcelona's failure in the Europa League is an old story, after all, next season Xavi will lead Barcelona in the Champions League, not in the Europa League.

Several here have forget with Frankfurt as the winner of Europe League and interested discussing about Barcelona and Xavi Hernandez, I think many Barcelona fans not accepted after their favorite team losing on Europe League from Frankfurt on quarter final, except many people favorite Barcelona become the champion on europe league but they was failed and Frankfurt as the winner in this season. I think excited for next season to know which one team become the champion on eruope league?

[Pesona1]

What does Xavi have to do with bringing Barcelona back to glory with the Europa League?
I don't think Barcelona and Xavi need to be discussed here anymore, because the winner of the Europa League is already known. Barcelona's failure in the Europa League is an old story, after all, next season Xavi will lead Barcelona in the Champions League, not in the Europa League.

I would guess that it was the biggest news because we do not see Barcelona in europa at all, I do not remember if they were ever there, but if they were then I must have been a very little kid or I just do not remember it at all.

This caused a lot of people to talk about it and it was a big news, on top of that we got the fact that eventual winners, Frankfurt, ended up beating them as well and this was during Xavi was managing them as well, not like it was something brand new neither. So all in all the talk stayed, even after the finals, even after we know who won, we are still talking about it because it was such a shocking thing that happened.

Playing in the european league is actually not something new for barcelona, ​​from the history that barcelona has participated in the european league 11 times but unfortunately they have never won that the trophy, before this season, the 2003/04 season was the last time barcelona participated in European League Championship, the decline of Barcelona to the European League is something that is quite surprising for many people because so far Barcelona is known as one of the ruling teams of the Champions League.
Yesterday Final match was really quite fierce and even the determination of the trophy had to be decided by a penalty because throughout the match the two teams drew 1-1, Frankfurt had been predicted from a long time ago to win the final match because they are considered to have a more qualified squad than the Rangers.

[laurenB7742]

I would guess that it was the biggest news because we do not see Barcelona in europa at all, I do not remember if they were ever there, but if they were then I must have been a very little kid or I just do not remember it at all.
This caused a lot of people to talk about it and it was a big news, on top of that we got the fact that eventual winners, Frankfurt, ended up beating them as well and this was during Xavi was managing them as well, not like it was something brand new neither. So all in all the talk stayed, even after the finals, even after we know who won, we are still talking about it because it was such a shocking thing that happened.

Playing in the european league is actually not something new for barcelona, ​​from the history that barcelona has participated in the european league 11 times but unfortunately they have never won that the trophy, before this season, the 2003/04 season was the last time barcelona participated in European League Championship, the decline of Barcelona to the European League is something that is quite surprising for many people because so far Barcelona is known as one of the ruling teams of the Champions League.
Yesterday Final match was really quite fierce and even the determination of the trophy had to be decided by a penalty because throughout the match the two teams drew 1-1, Frankfurt had been predicted from a long time ago to win the final match because they are considered to have a more qualified squad than the Rangers.

Yes, I also have to say that this match was expected to be a win for Frankfurt but Rangers played really well. Actually, it was amazing enough for me that the match had to be decided with penalties. I thought the match would not go that far. But I have to say it was a great final, and it really lived up to the hype.

About Barcelona, I think they should have done well but I have to give credit to Frankfurt because they did their homework very well, they knew Barcelona had some problems in their defense and they exploited those problems very well.

[bekti3]

This is quite reasonable considering that in this case he is certainly aware that he still needs a process to carry out his scheme well because apart from improving his position this season he also clearly has to prepare for the next season.
In the last few games even he has always tried some variations in the formation he runs and this is proof that he is still looking for the right formation and team to navigate next season.

Maybe it's more appropriate that Xavi is still looking for some suitable players to be placed in the right position. It seems Xavi wants to return Barcelona to an era where Xavi and the others were still players, compact and fast, that was the Barcelona era of Xavi Hernandez. Maybe Xavi can start by giving Barcelona's young players a chance to play and see their talent

I don't think it's too good if he still sticks to things that have passed, considering that in this case no matter how hard he does, the results will still be different and won't be the same as their heyday era some time ago. but it does not rule out he still has a chance for his prime at Barcelona but has to be at a different rhythm now as those past benchmarks were quite difficult to run with their current squad.
Btw I'm quite impressed now that he's made a quick move in terms of player transfers. at least there are defenders who join there.

[LUCKMCFLY]

This is quite reasonable considering that in this case he is certainly aware that he still needs a process to carry out his scheme well because apart from improving his position this season he also clearly has to prepare for the next season.
In the last few games even he has always tried some variations in the formation he runs and this is proof that he is still looking for the right formation and team to navigate next season.

Maybe it's more appropriate that Xavi is still looking for some suitable players to be placed in the right position. It seems Xavi wants to return Barcelona to an era where Xavi and the others were still players, compact and fast, that was the Barcelona era of Xavi Hernandez. Maybe Xavi can start by giving Barcelona's young players a chance to play and see their talent

What does Xavi have to do with bringing Barcelona back to glory with the Europa League?
I don't think Barcelona and Xavi need to be discussed here anymore, because the winner of the Europa League is already known. Barcelona's failure in the Europa League is an old story, after all, next season Xavi will lead Barcelona in the Champions League, not in the Europa League.

Well, although he said it in a somewhat harsh way, you are right, Barcelona had a very big failure in the Europa League, I would not think of Barcelona at the moment for it, rather it could make a difference with the Spanish league. that both Xavi and Barcelona managed to do something significant like being in the first places, I wouldn't say that they were in the first place or that they were champions, but if they could stay in the top 3, maybe that way they would once again be one of the best teams from Spain, Europe and the world, they have respect in football, the only thing left is for them to show it on the pitch.

[Alisha-k]

I haven't seen a dramatic change from barcelona, last season they finish in 3rd position with 24 wins, 7 draws, 7 loss. This season barcelona rose to 2nd position with 21 wins, 10 draws, 7 loss. But for the style of play, I admit Xavi made a change in the position of the players and that's a natural thing for a new coach. Yes, it's still too new, maybe Xavi needs time to bring Barcelona to UEL & UCL champions

This is quite reasonable considering that in this case he is certainly aware that he still needs a process to carry out his scheme well because apart from improving his position this season he also clearly has to prepare for the next season.
In the last few games even he has always tried some variations in the formation he runs and this is proof that he is still looking for the right formation and team to navigate next season.

Maybe it's more appropriate that Xavi is still looking for some suitable players to be placed in the right position. It seems Xavi wants to return Barcelona to an era where Xavi and the others were still players, compact and fast, that was the Barcelona era of Xavi Hernandez. Maybe Xavi can start by giving Barcelona's young players a chance to play and see their talent

I also believe Xavi can move Barcelona to 1st position next season and maintain a balance that he was used to seeing when he was a player because if there's one thing he can be known for is his determination for success and his focus.
 Last season, they finished 3rd, which is quite a step down for them. He should do well to introduce fresh legs as this will help them not just showcase talent, but could improve their game.

[Juggy777]

I haven't seen a dramatic change from barcelona, last season they finish in 3rd position with 24 wins, 7 draws, 7 loss. This season barcelona rose to 2nd position with 21 wins, 10 draws, 7 loss. But for the style of play, I admit Xavi made a change in the position of the players and that's a natural thing for a new coach. Yes, it's still too new, maybe Xavi needs time to bring Barcelona to UEL & UCL champions

This is quite reasonable considering that in this case he is certainly aware that he still needs a process to carry out his scheme well because apart from improving his position this season he also clearly has to prepare for the next season.
In the last few games even he has always tried some variations in the formation he runs and this is proof that he is still looking for the right formation and team to navigate next season.

Maybe it's more appropriate that Xavi is still looking for some suitable players to be placed in the right position. It seems Xavi wants to return Barcelona to an era where Xavi and the others were still players, compact and fast, that was the Barcelona era of Xavi Hernandez. Maybe Xavi can start by giving Barcelona's young players a chance to play and see their talent

I also believe Xavi can move Barcelona to 1st position next season and maintain a balance that he was used to seeing when he was a player because if there's one thing he can be known for is his determination for success and his focus.
 Last season, they finished 3rd, which is quite a step down for them. He should do well to introduce fresh legs as this will help them not just showcase talent, but could improve their game.

I feel that we should be realistic about Barcelona’s chance for winning the title, and let’s hope that they do not drop in the Europa league again. Furthermore if Barcelona board do not buy Xavi new player’s then there’ll always be a possibility of seeing them back in the Europa League, and maybe this time they’ll even win it but I’ll pray that they avoid playing in the Europa league as I feel that they always belong in the champions league only.

[Sebas.tian]

I thought Barcelona would have been unstoppable in the UEFA Europa league after their exit from the Champions League. But I was really surprised when they were knocked out of the competition. This season was not a bad one for them because they would be in the Champions league next season. But I think the team needs some reinforcement.New players should be brought in and some players should leave the club. Coach Xavi is not doing badly but we expect more from him next season. Barcelona is a great club and is trophy hungry and thirsty, hence we expect more trophies next season.   

Barcelona coach has a lot of work to do to improve the team in next season because many fans are not happy about the results they got from this season. Many small teams defeated Barcelona in this season base on their poor performance from past matches. I believe Barcelona will be great again because their coach will really introduce more strategies that will help Barcelona to perform well through out next season to embrace the title. I think, their coach will not miss this opportunity to help Barcelona to win next season trophy to appreciate the management for the opportunity.