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

[DU18]

I think westham have fast becoming one of the favourite to win this year Europa League,Moyes has indeed build a very good team, their game at the weekend against spurs I saw how they were compact,very organised.but I thought they were lucky to get the whole 3 point but seeing their game yesterday against city, I believe the are a very good team,even with their 2nd eleven.

West Ham have been surprising us all since the start of this season with their outstanding performances. Before the 2019-20 season, West Ham could not be found in the top 10 of the Went table. Last season they were in the top six of the points table. As usual, they are playing very well this season. They are fourth in the Premier League with 17 points from nine matches
They have yet to lose a match in the Europa League. They played very well in every match. And they have become one of the favorite teams for the title now.

Westham extraordinary performance will certainly make many people favorite them as champion candidates, but for me it may still be too early for us to assume that Westham will win the European League this season, moreover I see the majority of the teams faced by Westham in Group H are teams that does have a quality far below Westham.

[LittleBitFunny]

I think westham have fast becoming one of the favourite to win this year Europa League,Moyes has indeed build a very good team, their game at the weekend against spurs I saw how they were compact,very organised.but I thought they were lucky to get the whole 3 point but seeing their game yesterday against city, I believe the are a very good team,even with their 2nd eleven.

West Ham have been surprising us all since the start of this season with their outstanding performances. Before the 2019-20 season, West Ham could not be found in the top 10 of the Went table. Last season they were in the top six of the points table. As usual, they are playing very well this season. They are fourth in the Premier League with 17 points from nine matches
They have yet to lose a match in the Europa League. They played very well in every match. And they have become one of the favorite teams for the title now.

Westham extraordinary performance will certainly make many people favorite them as champion candidates, but for me it may still be too early for us to assume that Westham will win the European League this season, moreover I see the majority of the teams faced by Westham in Group H are teams that does have a quality far below Westham.

This could be early judge them as the winners but no one can deny that they have been playing very good lately. Their only competition could be Napoli in EUL although Napoli hasn't been that good in EUL as they are in the league. But this Westham side has shown a gradual improvement in them and that is a big deal. Hope they can hold onto their improvement.

[Alanaz]

I think westham have fast becoming one of the favourite to win this year Europa League,Moyes has indeed build a very good team, their game at the weekend against spurs I saw how they were compact,very organised.but I thought they were lucky to get the whole 3 point but seeing their game yesterday against city, I believe the are a very good team,even with their 2nd eleven.

West Ham have been surprising us all since the start of this season with their outstanding performances. Before the 2019-20 season, West Ham could not be found in the top 10 of the Went table. Last season they were in the top six of the points table. As usual, they are playing very well this season. They are fourth in the Premier League with 17 points from nine matches
They have yet to lose a match in the Europa League. They played very well in every match. And they have become one of the favorite teams for the title now.

Westham extraordinary performance will certainly make many people favorite them as champion candidates, but for me it may still be too early for us to assume that Westham will win the European League this season, moreover I see the majority of the teams faced by Westham in Group H are teams that does have a quality far below Westham.

there are a lot of assumptions that say that Westham is one of the strongest candidates and will even become champions.
but I agree with what you said, Westham's opponents in Group H are below them and in this Europa League there are lots of really strong teams, for example like Lyon, their performance is just as good in the Europa League this season. And don't forget Napoli, even though they are still not consistent in the Europa League but their good performance in Serie A cannot be underestimated and this will be a test for Westham when they qualify for the next round.

[jostorres]

there are a lot of assumptions that say that Westham is one of the strongest candidates and will even become champions.
but I agree with what you said, Westham's opponents in Group H are below them and in this Europa League there are lots of really strong teams, for example like Lyon, their performance is just as good in the Europa League this season. And don't forget Napoli, even though they are still not consistent in the Europa League but their good performance in Serie A cannot be underestimated and this will be a test for Westham when they qualify for the next round.

West Ham United is doing good in Premier League and Europa League but still far away from tag of favorite for this title because for next round we are going to have 8 teams from Champions League then many other teams are also well-prepared but still in quality they are really improved side under Moyes leadership, and he is man who bring some good things for this club hopefully if this combination going to stay for some more time than they will be able to do more good in Local League and in European League.

I really impressed with quality without any big investment which is rare in currently European soccer clubs mostly want to buy titles, but very few are going to win this with their own guts power hopefully they will achieve their crown.

[mv1986]

I think westham have fast becoming one of the favourite to win this year Europa League,Moyes has indeed build a very good team, their game at the weekend against spurs I saw how they were compact,very organised.but I thought they were lucky to get the whole 3 point but seeing their game yesterday against city, I believe the are a very good team,even with their 2nd eleven.

West Ham have been surprising us all since the start of this season with their outstanding performances. Before the 2019-20 season, West Ham could not be found in the top 10 of the Went table. Last season they were in the top six of the points table. As usual, they are playing very well this season. They are fourth in the Premier League with 17 points from nine matches
They have yet to lose a match in the Europa League. They played very well in every match. And they have become one of the favorite teams for the title now.

Westham extraordinary performance will certainly make many people favorite them as champion candidates, but for me it may still be too early for us to assume that Westham will win the European League this season, moreover I see the majority of the teams faced by Westham in Group H are teams that does have a quality far below Westham.

This could be early judge them as the winners but no one can deny that they have been playing very good lately. Their only competition could be Napoli in EUL although Napoli hasn't been that good in EUL as they are in the league. But this Westham side has shown a gradual improvement in them and that is a big deal. Hope they can hold onto their improvement.

I wouldn't say Napoli played very bad thus far, the games just didn't go very well for them. I would still count them into the group of favorites for the title. Results now have to follow in the EL, but they are certainly able to bring in those results.

[laurenB7742]

I wouldn't say Napoli played very bad thus far, the games just didn't go very well for them. I would still count them into the group of favorites for the title. Results now have to follow in the EL, but they are certainly able to bring in those results.

You do have a point. They are a strong contender for the title. So I think that both Westham and Napoli will compete with each other for the title. I didn't see the seed but it is possible that we might be getting a Westham vs Napoli in the finals? That would be awesome.

[Alanaz]

there are a lot of assumptions that say that Westham is one of the strongest candidates and will even become champions.
but I agree with what you said, Westham's opponents in Group H are below them and in this Europa League there are lots of really strong teams, for example like Lyon, their performance is just as good in the Europa League this season. And don't forget Napoli, even though they are still not consistent in the Europa League but their good performance in Serie A cannot be underestimated and this will be a test for Westham when they qualify for the next round.

West Ham United is doing good in Premier League and Europa League but still far away from tag of favorite for this title because for next round we are going to have 8 teams from Champions League then many other teams are also well-prepared but still in quality they are really improved side under Moyes leadership, and he is man who bring some good things for this club hopefully if this combination going to stay for some more time than they will be able to do more good in Local League and in European League.

I really impressed with quality without any big investment which is rare in currently European soccer clubs mostly want to buy titles, but very few are going to win this with their own guts power hopefully they will achieve their crown.

Their midfield and attack have been pretty solid so far. Yarmolenko and Benrahma so far have shown a pretty good performance, on the other hand their back line is also quite solid and the 4-2-3-1 formation is still a very strong formation for Westham this season.
but as you said the teams that will drop from the UCL cannot be underestimated and indeed the westham test will be tested in the next round.
but with a performance like this I think wstham will surprise at least they will be in a higher level at least in the top 8 or in the top 4

[bekti3]

I think westham have fast becoming one of the favourite to win this year Europa League,Moyes has indeed build a very good team, their game at the weekend against spurs I saw how they were compact,very organised.but I thought they were lucky to get the whole 3 point but seeing their game yesterday against city, I believe the are a very good team,even with their 2nd eleven.

West Ham have been surprising us all since the start of this season with their outstanding performances. Before the 2019-20 season, West Ham could not be found in the top 10 of the Went table. Last season they were in the top six of the points table. As usual, they are playing very well this season. They are fourth in the Premier League with 17 points from nine matches
They have yet to lose a match in the Europa League. They played very well in every match. And they have become one of the favorite teams for the title now.

westham is still continuing their trend until now but in the europa league there are also some tough teams that will be a stumbling block for west ham, besides that, don't forget the teams that compete in the UCL who will migrate to UEL
but maybe i still agree with what you say that westham will be one of the favorite teams to win this season, and their test will begin when they are in the next round

[Pulsar77]

We are going to watch a nice game between Monaco and PSV this week I think. Nine days ago, PSV hosted them and Monaco managed to beat them by 2-1 away in a tough game. They won thanks to the goal came in the 89th minute. Monaco are the current leader of the group also. I have really missed this powerful Monaco since the last season. They have been performing really good lately. And I think that they will obtain another victory in this game. But my first choice would be both teams to score.

[mv1986]

I wouldn't say Napoli played very bad thus far, the games just didn't go very well for them. I would still count them into the group of favorites for the title. Results now have to follow in the EL, but they are certainly able to bring in those results.

You do have a point. They are a strong contender for the title. So I think that both Westham and Napoli will compete with each other for the title. I didn't see the seed but it is possible that we might be getting a Westham vs Napoli in the finals? That would be awesome.

Sure they are strong contenders, but as was said before here we shouldn't forget about the clubs that are going to join the final EL round from the CL. There are also a couple of teams that even if they failed in the CL, they are definitely able to play for the title in the EL as well.

[Iranus]

I wouldn't say Napoli played very bad thus far, the games just didn't go very well for them. I would still count them into the group of favorites for the title. Results now have to follow in the EL, but they are certainly able to bring in those results.

You do have a point. They are a strong contender for the title. So I think that both Westham and Napoli will compete with each other for the title. I didn't see the seed but it is possible that we might be getting a Westham vs Napoli in the finals? That would be awesome.

Sure they are strong contenders, but as was said before here we shouldn't forget about the clubs that are going to join the final EL round from the CL. There are also a couple of teams that even if they failed in the CL, they are definitely able to play for the title in the EL as well.

Right, Some good teams from CL will join them in EUL. But still, Napoli seems like a top-tier team so far this season so they will give a hard time to anyone playing against them. They have been very good in their league, haven't lost any match and I hope they can continue that form in EUL as well.

[barbara44]

Some good teams from CL will join them in EUL. But still, Napoli seems like a top-tier team so far this season so they will give a hard time to anyone playing against them. They have been very good in their league, haven't lost any match and I hope they can continue that form in EUL as well.

Napoli is good team, but currently they are doing much more for local title instead of this European Cup Their last match against Legia was excellent, but now they are going to play against them in away game which is very crucial for them because if they lost this can hurt their cause for qualifying into next round.

This group also have Leicester which is also having good record in European Cup and their next match at home against Moscow will give them few good points which allow them to be stop above in rank. I feel currently predicting about any team is not easy, we have to wait for some more matches than we can sure about this all what is happening in next future.

[mv1986]

I wouldn't say Napoli played very bad thus far, the games just didn't go very well for them. I would still count them into the group of favorites for the title. Results now have to follow in the EL, but they are certainly able to bring in those results.

You do have a point. They are a strong contender for the title. So I think that both Westham and Napoli will compete with each other for the title. I didn't see the seed but it is possible that we might be getting a Westham vs Napoli in the finals? That would be awesome.

Sure they are strong contenders, but as was said before here we shouldn't forget about the clubs that are going to join the final EL round from the CL. There are also a couple of teams that even if they failed in the CL, they are definitely able to play for the title in the EL as well.

Right, Some good teams from CL will join them in EUL. But still, Napoli seems like a top-tier team so far this season so they will give a hard time to anyone playing against them. They have been very good in their league, haven't lost any match and I hope they can continue that form in EUL as well.

There can't be much discussion if you just look at the moment, their performances, their results and overall statistics. We will see who is going to join the final EL round from the CL, but even teams like Manchester United will have a very hard time against Napoli.

[KTChampions]

Napoli is good team, but currently they are doing much more for local title instead of this European Cup Their last match against Legia was excellent, but now they are going to play against them in away game which is very crucial for them because if they lost this can hurt their cause for qualifying into next round.

This group also have Leicester which is also having good record in European Cup and their next match at home against Moscow will give them few good points which allow them to be stop above in rank. I feel currently predicting about any team is not easy, we have to wait for some more matches than we can sure about this all what is happening in next future.

I am surprised that the bookmakers do not take into account the priorities of Napoli (Serie A) and give the following odds for the match against Legia:
7,20 - 5,00 - 1,42
I'm not sure what I want to bet in such a random competition, but the 7.2 odds look extremely attractive. I am sure that for Legia the Europa League is a serious tournament where they will try to their best, while for Napoli it is definitely not a priority tournament.

[barbara44]

I am surprised that the bookmakers do not take into account the priorities of Napoli (Serie A) and give the following odds for the match against Legia:
7,20 - 5,00 - 1,42
I'm not sure what I want to bet in such a random competition, but the 7.2 odds look extremely attractive. I am sure that for Legia the Europa League is a serious tournament where they will try to their best, while for Napoli it is definitely not a priority tournament.

I am also very shocked with these odds because I was feeling Legia is excellent team, and they are capable of beating any team at home but after watching their league table and recent matches results I am feeling book makers are right in this case because Legia current form is worst, and they are in relegation zone they have very poor home record against quality teams, so I never suggest going with them even sometime bookmakers odds are completely trap but with their current home form it's not bad at all. Even they beat Leicester at home a few weeks back, and they are capable of doing this against any other team.

[baeva]

We are going to watch a nice game between Monaco and PSV this week I think. Nine days ago, PSV hosted them and Monaco managed to beat them by 2-1 away in a tough game. They won thanks to the goal came in the 89th minute. Monaco are the current leader of the group also. I have really missed this powerful Monaco since the last season. They have been performing really good lately. And I think that they will obtain another victory in this game. But my first choice would be both teams to score.

By the way, I don't know about "both sides to score". After all, Monaco is playing at home. PSV scored a good goal, but one and that was at home. So the French can hold back the defense in their own walls and even with the support of not a small number of fans, PSV clearly will be very difficult to score, and even more importantly do not miss. I would bet on the total of more than two goals

[KTChampions]

I am surprised that the bookmakers do not take into account the priorities of Napoli (Serie A) and give the following odds for the match against Legia:
7,20 - 5,00 - 1,42
I'm not sure what I want to bet in such a random competition, but the 7.2 odds look extremely attractive. I am sure that for Legia the Europa League is a serious tournament where they will try to their best, while for Napoli it is definitely not a priority tournament.

I am also very shocked with these odds because I was feeling Legia is excellent team, and they are capable of beating any team at home but after watching their league table and recent matches results I am feeling book makers are right in this case because Legia current form is worst, and they are in relegation zone they have very poor home record against quality teams, so I never suggest going with them even sometime bookmakers odds are completely trap but with their current home form it's not bad at all. Even they beat Leicester at home a few weeks back, and they are capable of doing this against any other team.

Hmm ... that makes sense. I have not checked their home championship performance, but i see now that they are really bad there. On the one hand, I know that such teams (for which any European cups are important) often show completely different games in the home championship and in the cups, but still, probably in this case, you should not risk it. The only thing that looks almost guaranteed here is a large number of goals scored in the match.

[Daniel91]

We are going to watch a nice game between Monaco and PSV this week I think. Nine days ago, PSV hosted them and Monaco managed to beat them by 2-1 away in a tough game. They won thanks to the goal came in the 89th minute. Monaco are the current leader of the group also. I have really missed this powerful Monaco since the last season. They have been performing really good lately. And I think that they will obtain another victory in this game. But my first choice would be both teams to score.

By the way, I don't know about "both sides to score". After all, Monaco is playing at home. PSV scored a good goal, but one and that was at home. So the French can hold back the defense in their own walls and even with the support of not a small number of fans, PSV clearly will be very difficult to score, and even more importantly do not miss. I would bet on the total of more than two goals

Monaco just shockingly lost the match in the French championship, in the match in which they were the favorites.
The question is how this defeat will affect the Monaco players before this important match with PSV.
This match is very important for both teams, and Monaco is getting closer to its goal of passing the group with a possible victory.
I expect an exciting match with a lot of goals, and I give Monaco a better chance of winning.

[jakdanyel]

I'm quite curious about the Legia - Napoli match in three days also. They played against each other in Naples and Napoli defeated them by 3-0. But all of the goals came in the last 15 minutes which showed that Legia still managed to resist their very tough competitor for a long time. So the thing that I wonder is whether Legia will get a point in this one. I think they have the potential to do this. Right now, Legia are the leader with 6 points and Napoli are following them with 4 points.

[poldanmig]

I'm quite curious about the Legia - Napoli match in three days also. They played against each other in Naples and Napoli defeated them by 3-0. But all of the goals came in the last 15 minutes which showed that Legia still managed to resist their very tough competitor for a long time. So the thing that I wonder is whether Legia will get a point in this one. I think they have the potential to do this. Right now, Legia are the leader with 6 points and Napoli are following them with 4 points.

In my opinion the first match between Napoli and Legia was quite boring, yes indeed Legia had held Napoli for a while, but entering the second half, Legia seemed to have lost their concentration and Napoli successfully surrounded Legia defense quite freely and it was proven by the creation of 3 goals in the last minutes of the match, in the second match later, I think Napoli will also be able to play dominantly at legia home, especially now Napoli need points to be able to secure their position in the group C standings.