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

[Tony116]

I don't agree with you, Maybe it's true that Barcelona recruits old players, but I think it's only Aubameyang who is old, but the average Barcelona player this season is very young. I really believe Barcelona will go to the Europa League Final. try to see how the match Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid. Barcelona players play very well, good technique And don't forget With Dani Alves Barcelona is like the era back in 2010 when the golden era of Barcelona.

Not all great players make great coaches! By the way, nowadays, the great coaches were not even great (very famous) players.

I didn't mean that Barcelona only have "old" players. Good thing they have a lot of young players. But what happens sometimes is that they get too comfortable with the players who made history at the club, and don't give space to the younger ones. Any team must have very experienced players and young players. But then you have to strike a good balance between these two types of players, so the team continues to evolve.

Although now it's a little different, throughout this season there were many games in which Barcelona had a starting team almost exclusively with young people or almost only with experienced players. That balance was missing.

At this very moment, I don't think that Barcelona has the luxury of playing whoever they want whenever they want in my opinion. Of this leader has to be a minimum balance between talent and experience and I have to say that even that was missing from the team. Now I have to say that the situation has become better not still there are a lot of problems which need to be dealt with as soon as possible.

[Pulsar77]

In less than one week, Barcelona are going to play against Napoli in Camp Nou. And this can be a really superb game I think. Barcelona were really bad some time ago but now they are much more different than those times. Their performance for some time has developed and they are fighting harder. They are not one hundred percent good yet maybe but they would do a good job even with their current level. Napoli are doing great in the Serie A now and they also would be ready for this big game. I'm expecting both of them to score but it's hard to predict the result.

[DanWalker]

Sure he need several match to get settled with Barcelona game style played because have bigger different game play with his previous club Arsenal and Barcelona, just get two or three match Aubameyang will be good player for Barcelona and become best transfer and have chance become permanent player. Lets see next match on Europe League against Napoli I think Aubameyang will be best forward and have good contribution for Barcelona.

I hope at least for Barcelona's sake that Aubameyang starts performing. Barcelona absolutely needs Aubameyang to perform and score goals often. From what we have already seen I can say that he needs a few more matches to get familiar with the playstyles of Barcelona. But once he does, I think he is going to be really hard to stop.

[asus09]

Sure he need several match to get settled with Barcelona game style played because have bigger different game play with his previous club Arsenal and Barcelona, just get two or three match Aubameyang will be good player for Barcelona and become best transfer and have chance become permanent player. Lets see next match on Europe League against Napoli I think Aubameyang will be best forward and have good contribution for Barcelona.

I hope at least for Barcelona's sake that Aubameyang starts performing. Barcelona absolutely needs Aubameyang to perform and score goals often. From what we have already seen I can say that he needs a few more matches to get familiar with the playstyles of Barcelona. But once he does, I think he is going to be really hard to stop.

I hope on UEFA Europa League I want to see Barcelona give first chance for Aubameyang become starter and he can play with position as left winger or can be on central forward. I think Aubameyang can playing well on both site between left winger or central forward but depend will Xavi Hernandez brave to give him on early minutes playing or keep as substitute player where first time debut on La Liga faced with Atletico Madrid. I think Aubameyang still as best forward right now and he not yet over because can give several goal for Barcelona.

[Joca97]

In less than one week, Barcelona are going to play against Napoli in Camp Nou. And this can be a really superb game I think. Barcelona were really bad some time ago but now they are much more different than those times. Their performance for some time has developed and they are fighting harder. They are not one hundred percent good yet maybe but they would do a good job even with their current level. Napoli are doing great in the Serie A now and they also would be ready for this big game. I'm expecting both of them to score but it's hard to predict the result.

Barcelona is looking really good currently they have finally recovered after a bad period they had and they look really good now. Napoli is also really solid and this is like a champions league match both teams deserved to be by name in the knockout faze of CL but this will be the match to watch all over the world

[savetheFORUM]

In less than one week, Barcelona are going to play against Napoli in Camp Nou. And this can be a really superb game I think. Barcelona were really bad some time ago but now they are much more different than those times. Their performance for some time has developed and they are fighting harder. They are not one hundred percent good yet maybe but they would do a good job even with their current level. Napoli are doing great in the Serie A now and they also would be ready for this big game. I'm expecting both of them to score but it's hard to predict the result.

Surely It's going to be one of the best match in UEFA Europa Cup this season with two quality teams are going to face each other currently Barcelona is fourth in Spanish League and Napoli is having second spot but can drop to third in Italian League both are very experienced teams with many quality players in their squad if someone ask about this match prediction few weeks back then surely I was standing with Napoli, but recently some very good fight back from Barcelona and achieving fourth spot is amazing from them under leadership of Xavi, so now this is anybody game with having better result at home can give some advantage because this is going to be vital for any team and any team can advance into next round with most chances Barcelona can do this some better.

[Daniel91]

If Aubameyang can be as good as he was at Dortmund, then I think that's only going to make Barcelona a very team, because they still got players like dembele and Adama Traore in there rank and there midfield is also solid also, I think if they can play with commitment and passion then I will say they are the favourite to win this season Europa League.

It is true that Barcelona made good signings, from experienced players, but most of them are no longer at their potential. And it will take a very good technical work, for them to be able to demonstrate good performances as a team.
Honestly, even if Barcelona overtake Napolis, the following teams will be much more difficult, I don't see them reaching the final.

I wouldn't agree with you.
Barcelona really had big problems at the start of the season, and the team was in big disarray.
Xavi has recently put the team in order and Barcelona is playing better with every game.
If Barcelona overtake Napoli, in the continuation of the competition Barcelona will be much better and more dangerous, and certainly one of the favorites to win the competition.
Too bad they had such a tough draw already at the beginning of the knockout phase of the competition, but they have a good chance of winning.

I also have to say that Barcelona is looking like a really far better team than they were at the start of the season, and obviously in my opinion they have a really good chance of winning.

If someone asked me the same question 2 or 3 weeks before I would have said that Barcelona obviously doesn't have any chances but now Barcelona has shown some hope and made a lot of people leave that they are better than that.

You are right, if this match had taken place last year, I would bet against Barcelona, but now the situation is different.
Xavi have really raised the level of Barcelona’s game and I would say they have a small advantage in this match.
In fact, Barcelona can no longer win any trophies this year other than this trophy, and I think they will do anything to win this competition and thus save the season.
I think this is Barcelona’s most important match of the season.

[joker_josue]

You are right, if this match had taken place last year, I would bet against Barcelona, but now the situation is different.
Xavi have really raised the level of Barcelona’s game and I would say they have a small advantage in this match.
In fact, Barcelona can no longer win any trophies this year other than this trophy, and I think they will do anything to win this competition and thus save the season.
I think this is Barcelona’s most important match of the season.

For a team like Barcelona, winning the Europa League doesn't save the season. This team has to fight for the main competitions, Spanish championship and champions league. Both that this year are lost. Winning the Europa League will be more like a consulship award than anything else.

I don't see it being the most important game, because the most important thing for them is to improve their ranking in the Spanish league as much as possible, in order to ensure that next year they go to the Champions League.

[Daniel91]

You are right, if this match had taken place last year, I would bet against Barcelona, but now the situation is different.
Xavi have really raised the level of Barcelona’s game and I would say they have a small advantage in this match.
In fact, Barcelona can no longer win any trophies this year other than this trophy, and I think they will do anything to win this competition and thus save the season.
I think this is Barcelona’s most important match of the season.

For a team like Barcelona, winning the Europa League doesn't save the season. This team has to fight for the main competitions, Spanish championship and champions league. Both that this year are lost. Winning the Europa League will be more like a consulship award than anything else.

I don't see it being the most important game, because the most important thing for them is to improve their ranking in the Spanish league as much as possible, in order to ensure that next year they go to the Champions League.

If Barcelona wins this competition, they will automatically win a place in the Champions League next season, regardless of their place in the Spanish championship.
I even think that Barcelona could win the Champions League easier this season through this competition than through a very uncertain and difficult Spanish championship.
Given this, Barcelona will not give up this opportunity to win this competition and thus secure a place in the Champions League next season.

[mv1986]

You are right, if this match had taken place last year, I would bet against Barcelona, but now the situation is different.
Xavi have really raised the level of Barcelona’s game and I would say they have a small advantage in this match.
In fact, Barcelona can no longer win any trophies this year other than this trophy, and I think they will do anything to win this competition and thus save the season.
I think this is Barcelona’s most important match of the season.

For a team like Barcelona, winning the Europa League doesn't save the season. This team has to fight for the main competitions, Spanish championship and champions league. Both that this year are lost. Winning the Europa League will be more like a consulship award than anything else.

I don't see it being the most important game, because the most important thing for them is to improve their ranking in the Spanish league as much as possible, in order to ensure that next year they go to the Champions League.

If Barcelona wins this competition, they will automatically win a place in the Champions League next season, regardless of their place in the Spanish championship.
I even think that Barcelona could win the Champions League easier this season through this competition than through a very uncertain and difficult Spanish championship.
Given this, Barcelona will not give up this opportunity to win this competition and thus secure a place in the Champions League next season.

I'm sure Barcelona will be able to follow the Champions League next season, either through LaLiga or through this Eufa Champions path. but I'm sure they will win this European league. Because the opponents are relatively easier, considering Barcelona this season after getting Barcelona players, players are better and more focused.

I am not sure if we both are watching the same Barcelona this season, but Barcelona has so much trouble even beating weaker teams in La Liga, it is anything but guaranteed to me that they will win the Europa League. There are a couple of contenders that will cause major problems to Barcelona if they face each other.

[Maidak]

You are right, if this match had taken place last year, I would bet against Barcelona, but now the situation is different.
Xavi have really raised the level of Barcelona’s game and I would say they have a small advantage in this match.
In fact, Barcelona can no longer win any trophies this year other than this trophy, and I think they will do anything to win this competition and thus save the season.
I think this is Barcelona’s most important match of the season.

For a team like Barcelona, winning the Europa League doesn't save the season. This team has to fight for the main competitions, Spanish championship and champions league. Both that this year are lost. Winning the Europa League will be more like a consulship award than anything else.
I don't see it being the most important game, because the most important thing for them is to improve their ranking in the Spanish league as much as possible, in order to ensure that next year they go to the Champions League.

I think we all can agree that Barcelona had a lot of problems in this season. But right now they seem to be overcoming the problems and I can say that they are going to do much better in the next one.

If Barcelona wins this competition, they will automatically win a place in the Champions League next season, regardless of their place in the Spanish championship.
I even think that Barcelona could win the Champions League easier this season through this competition than through a very uncertain and difficult Spanish championship.
Given this, Barcelona will not give up this opportunity to win this competition and thus secure a place in the Champions League next season.

I think that Barcelona is really motivated right now and I believe they can win this competition. I think their main goal should be to win this competition and after that, they will concentrate on the league title next season.

[Tony116]

In less than one week, Barcelona are going to play against Napoli in Camp Nou. And this can be a really superb game I think. Barcelona were really bad some time ago but now they are much more different than those times. Their performance for some time has developed and they are fighting harder. They are not one hundred percent good yet maybe but they would do a good job even with their current level. Napoli are doing great in the Serie A now and they also would be ready for this big game. I'm expecting both of them to score but it's hard to predict the result.

Surely It's going to be one of the best match in UEFA Europa Cup this season with two quality teams are going to face each other currently Barcelona is fourth in Spanish League and Napoli is having second spot but can drop to third in Italian League both are very experienced teams with many quality players in their squad if someone ask about this match prediction few weeks back then surely I was standing with Napoli, but recently some very good fight back from Barcelona and achieving fourth spot is amazing from them under leadership of Xavi, so now this is anybody game with having better result at home can give some advantage because this is going to be vital for any team and any team can advance into next round with most chances Barcelona can do this some better.

I am obviously going to say that Barcelona has the upper hand in this match because they are on a really good comeback story. They are playing like a proper team right now and have made a lot of progress in their playstyle and also in the league placements too. I am obviously not underestimating Napoli as they have done really well this season too but Barcelona at the moment seems really good and should be able to beat Napoli in my opinion.

[yayayo]

In less than one week, Barcelona are going to play against Napoli in Camp Nou. And this can be a really superb game I think. Barcelona were really bad some time ago but now they are much more different than those times. Their performance for some time has developed and they are fighting harder. They are not one hundred percent good yet maybe but they would do a good job even with their current level. Napoli are doing great in the Serie A now and they also would be ready for this big game. I'm expecting both of them to score but it's hard to predict the result.

Surely It's going to be one of the best match in UEFA Europa Cup this season with two quality teams are going to face each other currently Barcelona is fourth in Spanish League and Napoli is having second spot but can drop to third in Italian League both are very experienced teams with many quality players in their squad if someone ask about this match prediction few weeks back then surely I was standing with Napoli, but recently some very good fight back from Barcelona and achieving fourth spot is amazing from them under leadership of Xavi, so now this is anybody game with having better result at home can give some advantage because this is going to be vital for any team and any team can advance into next round with most chances Barcelona can do this some better.

I am obviously going to say that Barcelona has the upper hand in this match because they are on a really good comeback story. They are playing like a proper team right now and have made a lot of progress in their playstyle and also in the league placements too. I am obviously not underestimating Napoli as they have done really well this season too but Barcelona at the moment seems really good and should be able to beat Napoli in my opinion.

And Barcelona will also be highly motivated to win this tournament. They didn't progress in the group in the Champions League, that was a really long time ago. normally they simply continue in the group. They have good chances of winning the El, but it's certainly not a foregone conclusion. There are teams that are at least equal and have just as little chance of winning. It is all very close together, a good draw is important. Although Xavi might just prefer to play against a strong opponent every round to show what his team can do.

ya.ya.yo!

[mv1986]

In less than one week, Barcelona are going to play against Napoli in Camp Nou. And this can be a really superb game I think. Barcelona were really bad some time ago but now they are much more different than those times. Their performance for some time has developed and they are fighting harder. They are not one hundred percent good yet maybe but they would do a good job even with their current level. Napoli are doing great in the Serie A now and they also would be ready for this big game. I'm expecting both of them to score but it's hard to predict the result.

Surely It's going to be one of the best match in UEFA Europa Cup this season with two quality teams are going to face each other currently Barcelona is fourth in Spanish League and Napoli is having second spot but can drop to third in Italian League both are very experienced teams with many quality players in their squad if someone ask about this match prediction few weeks back then surely I was standing with Napoli, but recently some very good fight back from Barcelona and achieving fourth spot is amazing from them under leadership of Xavi, so now this is anybody game with having better result at home can give some advantage because this is going to be vital for any team and any team can advance into next round with most chances Barcelona can do this some better.

I am obviously going to say that Barcelona has the upper hand in this match because they are on a really good comeback story. They are playing like a proper team right now and have made a lot of progress in their playstyle and also in the league placements too. I am obviously not underestimating Napoli as they have done really well this season too but Barcelona at the moment seems really good and should be able to beat Napoli in my opinion.

And Barcelona will also be highly motivated to win this tournament. They didn't progress in the group in the Champions League, that was a really long time ago. normally they simply continue in the group. They have good chances of winning the El, but it's certainly not a foregone conclusion. There are teams that are at least equal and have just as little chance of winning. It is all very close together, a good draw is important. Although Xavi might just prefer to play against a strong opponent every round to show what his team can do.

ya.ya.yo!

You would think they are highly motivated, but do you think it is easy for them? A team that consists mostly of champions who also won the Champions League, some of them several times, are now playing Europa League. I can also imagine that they will have a hard time to play at their absolute limit because they are used to much bigger challenges.

[DanWalker]

If Barcelona wins this competition, they will automatically win a place in the Champions League next season, regardless of their place in the Spanish championship.
I even think that Barcelona could win the Champions League easier this season through this competition than through a very uncertain and difficult Spanish championship.
Given this, Barcelona will not give up this opportunity to win this competition and thus secure a place in the Champions League next season.

The performance of the Barcelona team has changed a lot. Now Barcelona can be considered as a stable team. I haven't seen Barcelona lose a match in a long time. They will face Napoli in the first match of the European League. Napoli team is very strong. I don't think Napoli or Barcelona will win the European League title.

[baeva]

In less than one week, Barcelona are going to play against Napoli in Camp Nou. And this can be a really superb game I think. Barcelona were really bad some time ago but now they are much more different than those times. Their performance for some time has developed and they are fighting harder. They are not one hundred percent good yet maybe but they would do a good job even with their current level. Napoli are doing great in the Serie A now and they also would be ready for this big game. I'm expecting both of them to score but it's hard to predict the result.

Yes, totally agree with you, Barcelona have improved a lot recently in form, unlike at the beginning of the season. I think they have a much better chance of winning this match against Napoli now, at least at home, what will happen in Italy is hard to guess, huge support for Napoli, plus roughly equal teams. It's a pity one of them will be relegated from the tournament...

[mv1986]

In less than one week, Barcelona are going to play against Napoli in Camp Nou. And this can be a really superb game I think. Barcelona were really bad some time ago but now they are much more different than those times. Their performance for some time has developed and they are fighting harder. They are not one hundred percent good yet maybe but they would do a good job even with their current level. Napoli are doing great in the Serie A now and they also would be ready for this big game. I'm expecting both of them to score but it's hard to predict the result.

Yes, totally agree with you, Barcelona have improved a lot recently in form, unlike at the beginning of the season. I think they have a much better chance of winning this match against Napoli now, at least at home, what will happen in Italy is hard to guess, huge support for Napoli, plus roughly equal teams. It's a pity one of them will be relegated from the tournament...

They just tied in the 96th minute a game against Espanyol Barcelona, a team that is rank 13 and won their last game in the league on December 31st. If Barcelona can't even beat them, how would you explain your assumption that Barcelona has "improved a lot"? Would you say that Napoli is weaker than Espanyol? If not, you probably agree that it is going to be very difficult for Barcelona to win against Napoli...

[joker_josue]

Yes, totally agree with you, Barcelona have improved a lot recently in form, unlike at the beginning of the season. I think they have a much better chance of winning this match against Napoli now, at least at home, what will happen in Italy is hard to guess, huge support for Napoli, plus roughly equal teams. It's a pity one of them will be relegated from the tournament...

They just tied in the 96th minute a game against Espanyol Barcelona, a team that is rank 13 and won their last game in the league on December 31st. If Barcelona can't even beat them, how would you explain your assumption that Barcelona has "improved a lot"? Would you say that Napoli is weaker than Espanyol? If not, you probably agree that it is going to be very difficult for Barcelona to win against Napoli...

The fact is that they really improve a lot, compared to the beginning of the season. Imagine how bad they were.
Now, despite the improvements they've made in the last few weeks, and the signings they've made have helped, Barcelona are still at a level far from what we were used to.

I also find it difficult for Barcelona to be able to beat Napoli. They certainly won't make it easy, but in the end the Italians should win.

[Iranus]

The fact is that they really improve a lot, compared to the beginning of the season. Imagine how bad they were.
Now, despite the improvements they've made in the last few weeks, and the signings they've made have helped, Barcelona are still at a level far from what we were used to.
I also find it difficult for Barcelona to be able to beat Napoli. They certainly won't make it easy, but in the end the Italians should win.

It is now very difficult for Barcelona to defeat Napoli. Napoli are very skilful this season. They are fighting to win the Serie A title. And they have lost just 4 games this season. On the other hand, although the performance of Barcelona has improved a bit, they cannot be considered as a strong team yet. Barcelona also drew 2-2 with Espanyol yesterday. In that case, they would not be able to put up a fight against a strong team like Napoli.

[Daniel91]

You are right, if this match had taken place last year, I would bet against Barcelona, but now the situation is different.
Xavi have really raised the level of Barcelona’s game and I would say they have a small advantage in this match.
In fact, Barcelona can no longer win any trophies this year other than this trophy, and I think they will do anything to win this competition and thus save the season.
I think this is Barcelona’s most important match of the season.

For a team like Barcelona, winning the Europa League doesn't save the season. This team has to fight for the main competitions, Spanish championship and champions league. Both that this year are lost. Winning the Europa League will be more like a consulship award than anything else.
I don't see it being the most important game, because the most important thing for them is to improve their ranking in the Spanish league as much as possible, in order to ensure that next year they go to the Champions League.

I think we all can agree that Barcelona had a lot of problems in this season. But right now they seem to be overcoming the problems and I can say that they are going to do much better in the next one.

If Barcelona wins this competition, they will automatically win a place in the Champions League next season, regardless of their place in the Spanish championship.
I even think that Barcelona could win the Champions League easier this season through this competition than through a very uncertain and difficult Spanish championship.
Given this, Barcelona will not give up this opportunity to win this competition and thus secure a place in the Champions League next season.

I think that Barcelona is really motivated right now and I believe they can win this competition. I think their main goal should be to win this competition and after that, they will concentrate on the league title next season.

Barcelona have very serious financial problems and in order to survive financially they have to qualify for the Champions League next season.
Does anyone seriously think that Haaland and other top players wants to come to a team that is bad, doesn't win titles and can’t even qualify for the Champions League?
That is why Barcelona has no choice and must qualify for the Champions League, it is their question of life and death.
There is fierce competition in the Spanish league and the fight for the first 4 places in the rankings and that is why Barcelona will not give up trying to win a place in the Champions League by winning the European League.
Xavi has managed to stabilize the team, and even raise the level of the game a bit lately, and it remains to be seen if that will be enough against Napoli.