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

[Minor Miner]

In the domestic league the Frankfurt team they played not very consistently, but in the UEFA League they played more consistently which was able to get them through to the quarter-finals after beating their opponents Real Betis, although the Frankfurt team might not be too difficult to beat by Barcelona but they have to be wary of the Frankfurt team because if the Frankfurt players can create many chances it will be difficult for the Barcelona team.

You are right. Frankfurt's performance in the Bundesliga is not satisfactory. But they are playing very well in Europa League. Winning against Real Betis was not easy for Frankfurt. I even bet for Betis to win this match. Frankfurt will probably do their best to do well in the Europa League. So it will not be easy for Barcelona, ​​even if Barcelona is in great form now. I would say Barcelona will draw away, and win the home match.

[Minecache]

If I may assume, maybe Barcelona will still survive in the Champions League if Barcelona officials quickly bring Xavi back to Camp Nou. As long as Xavi replaced Ronald Koeman, Barcelona underwent a major change. Xavi was able to revive the passion of Barcelona players who had fallen during the leadership of Ronald Koeman. Barcelona still has hope of getting the Cup in European competition this season, although not the Champions League but the Europa League trophy can heal the wounds Barcelona suffered at the start of the season.

The coach is a very important thing in a club and I agree with the assumptions you give because Barcelona did look really bad when they were under Ronald Koeman, but when Xavi had become Ronald Koeman's replacement, Barcelona's performance began to show again in their own league in this season.

The impact of coaches on players is very important in every team,taking a look at Liverpool for example,when Jorgen Klopp had not come to the team,Liverpool could not even finish in the top 6,but Jorgen Klopp came to change every thing,he changed their playing pattern,their formation,and their mentality,and ever since that year,Liverpool has been one of the best teams in Europe.So managers in a team has something to do about the team,but the first thing to always work on as a manager is their playing mentality.

A coach is a very important person for the team. and it is evidently clear in the case of Barcelona because  Barcelona were not playing well at all before Xavi came in as the coach of Barcelona. and now Barcelona seems to be winning almost everything.

I have to say Barcelona had their problems even right after the new manager came in. but once the manager got everything in place Barcelona just seems to be a whole new team, the players are also a lot more passionate now.

[Swordsoffreedom]

Right now, I can't name anyone who could compete with Barcelona for the Europa League title. Maybe Leipzig or West Ham, but Barcelona look much stronger, especially now that they have started to play much better, Xavi has been able to set up the team's game. Barcelona should have stayed in the Champions League, but they had problems then. Now those problems are gone, but unfortunately they got into the Europa League, so they will be winners here.

If I may assume, maybe Barcelona will still survive in the Champions League if Barcelona officials quickly bring Xavi back to Camp Nou. As long as Xavi replaced Ronald Koeman, Barcelona underwent a major change. Xavi was able to revive the passion of Barcelona players who had fallen during the leadership of Ronald Koeman. Barcelona still has hope of getting the Cup in European competition this season, although not the Champions League but the Europa League trophy can heal the wounds Barcelona suffered at the start of the season.

I understand that you all watched for a long time Xavi's actions as a reserve coach at that time, and left quite good from the strategy he used, I agree with you Xavi will give a new color and make Barcelona fast in changing the reputation of the poor season in the past, it's time for the european league to prove it. we know headquarters will see how Barcelona survive in dismantling the pairs of team personnel. I think the old coach even had time to give color, especially to the old players.
I read their history with some of the results at that time,here

Barcelona did change a lot of coaches before  Xavi Hernandez but they were not successful. and Barcelona lost the best player in the world that they had in their squad. the start was Neymar leaving the club. and we saw Louis Suarez leaving the club and the last was Lionel Messi.

I am not saying that if  Xavi Hernandez was there from the start, none of it would have happened. but probably Barcelona would have been in a better position.

[Iranus]

In the domestic league the Frankfurt team they played not very consistently, but in the UEFA League they played more consistently which was able to get them through to the quarter-finals after beating their opponents Real Betis, although the Frankfurt team might not be too difficult to beat by Barcelona but they have to be wary of the Frankfurt team because if the Frankfurt players can create many chances it will be difficult for the Barcelona team.

You are right. Frankfurt's performance in the Bundesliga is not satisfactory. But they are playing very well in Europa League. Winning against Real Betis was not easy for Frankfurt. I even bet for Betis to win this match. Frankfurt will probably do their best to do well in the Europa League. So it will not be easy for Barcelona, ​​even if Barcelona is in great form now. I would say Barcelona will draw away, and win the home match.

Actually, I am not sure about the home and away prediction because you know, Barcelona has drawn in their last two home matches in Europa League. And they got the win in a match. 

But, I really think that Barcelona should start winning in their home ground and take advantage of their home conditions. otherwise, eventually, it is going to be a really hard job for them to win an away match.

[Tony116]

I think that Leipzig, Atalanta and West Ham are the only teams that can put up a big fight against Barcelona in the Europa League right now. I don't expect Frankfurt to be able to do too big things against Barcelona. Maybe they can keep Barcelona at a favorable level but they wouldn't do much against Barcelona in Camp Nou. And in case Barcelona eliminate Frankfurt, they are going to have matchup against the victor of the West Ham v Lyon one. And most probably, it'd be West Ham.

Yes, those three teams are really doing well in this tournament to put up a big fight against Barcelona in this season. According to their past record in this tournament, show that Atalanta is the only team that can eliminate Barcelona to achieve the title because they understood all the Barcelona strategies. It will be difficult for West Ham to defeat Barcelona because Barcelona players are fully ready to win all their matches 4:1 like the way they eliminated  real Madrid in their last match. At this stage, Barcelona will not allow any team to defeat them than to win them or draw because their coach is fully ready to achieve this year Europa league champion title.

I think even though the opponent may know the strategy of Barcelona, they might not be able to stop Barcelona. Barcelona is is going really well right now and I don't see any team in the Europa league matching their performance. Barcelona should be the Europa League title winners.

[Woodie]

But could Barcelona keep consistent on top perform? but Barcelona faced difficult on UEFA Europe League last round 1st leg against with Galatasaray as home match just draw 0-0 before success winning on 2nd leg with score 2-1, hard for achieve winning on 2nd leg because ever loss 1-0 first before Barcelona success make two goals. I think Barcelona still can't keep consistent with easy winning on every match and against with Frankfurt will know keep continue with consistent performance or not.

I really cant say how Barcelona will be doing in the Europe League against Frankfurt as they sometimes in there league losing against Teams you dont expect,
and then they win against Real with a very good playing . It will be not an easy match against Frankfurt .
I hope that Frankfurt will make a draw or even better will win this game .

Frankfurt is certainly not a bad team but against a Barcelona side who have found form ever since Xavintook charge... these lads stand no chance of winning, btw Barcelonas trophy room hasnt seen any trophies of late and being in this competition am sure they fancy their chances of winning too.

[Joca97]

But could Barcelona keep consistent on top perform? but Barcelona faced difficult on UEFA Europe League last round 1st leg against with Galatasaray as home match just draw 0-0 before success winning on 2nd leg with score 2-1, hard for achieve winning on 2nd leg because ever loss 1-0 first before Barcelona success make two goals. I think Barcelona still can't keep consistent with easy winning on every match and against with Frankfurt will know keep continue with consistent performance or not.

I really cant say how Barcelona will be doing in the Europe League against Frankfurt as they sometimes in there league losing against Teams you dont expect,
and then they win against Real with a very good playing . It will be not an easy match against Frankfurt .
I hope that Frankfurt will make a draw or even better will win this game .

Frankfurt is certainly not a bad team but against a Barcelona side who have found form ever since Xavintook charge... these lads stand no chance of winning, btw Barcelonas trophy room hasnt seen any trophies of late and being in this competition am sure they fancy their chances of winning too.

Barcelona is an apsolute favorite in this duel between them and Frankfurt. Barcelona is in an amazing form so far and is really on fire with how good they are playing but Frankfurt are Germans and their motivation and how they never give up should be a factor aswell. Bundesliga is a really good league so i think we can expect a close match between these two teams

[Jasad]

Actually, I am not sure about the home and away prediction because you know, Barcelona has drawn in their last two home matches in Europa League. And they got the win in a match. 

But, I really think that Barcelona should start winning in their home ground and take advantage of their home conditions. otherwise, eventually, it is going to be a really hard job for them to win an away match.

Last two home match against with Napoli and Galatasaray, Barcelona always got draw result and next round on quarter final against with Frankfurt will play early as away match. Many expectation with Barcelona have impressive performance but on UEFA Europe League I don't see with top performance, last 4 match get result with 2 win and 2 draw is not guarantee with Barcelona as top performance although have on quarter final right now. Will can success against with Frankfurt on quarter final and how consistent on top performance have by Barcelona on this competition.

[lulumiya]

The winner of the Frankfurt - Barcelona draw is going to face the winner of the West Ham - Lyon draw. And we are likely to see a Barcelona - West Ham draw after this round. And it would be a draw that is very hard to predict too. Because West Ham care about the Europa League a lot. And Barcelona haven't been playing like they do in the La Liga here. Considering that, West Ham would be strong enough to eliminate Barcelona in that case but let's just see what's next now.

[Lantind]

it is very evident from the results they get today, after the arrival of coach Xavi and the arrival of several new players such as Adama Traore and also Aubameyang made Barcelona very productive in scoring goals, if they are able to maintain this good performance it is very likely they will win the Europa League this season.

I also don't imagine that Barcelona can win against Real Madrid, but in fact Barcelona can win easily after scoring 4 goals against Real Madrid in their own league and this indicates that the performance of the Barcelona club has started to return again with some new players and coaches. which is great.

[D-law]

The winner of the Frankfurt - Barcelona draw is going to face the winner of the West Ham - Lyon draw. And we are likely to see a Barcelona - West Ham draw after this round. And it would be a draw that is very hard to predict too. Because West Ham care about the Europa League a lot. And Barcelona haven't been playing like they do in the La Liga here. Considering that, West Ham would be strong enough to eliminate Barcelona in that case but let's just see what's next now.

It's football I know anything can sure happen, but there are agames you see and you shouldn't predict biasedly knowing well that those claim's are not valid, Barcelona will move to the next wrong come back and requote me when west Ham dies wins.

I also don't imagine that Barcelona can win against Real Madrid, but in fact Barcelona can win easily after scoring 4 goals against Real Madrid in their own league and this indicates that the performance of the Barcelona club has started to return again with some new players and coaches. which is great.

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Applause to Xavi Hernandez, I knew he was going to win the game but wasn't as sure as I think.
Four beautiful goals, Aubameyang scoring also makes me happy.

[Jasad]

The winner of the Frankfurt - Barcelona draw is going to face the winner of the West Ham - Lyon draw. And we are likely to see a Barcelona - West Ham draw after this round. And it would be a draw that is very hard to predict too. Because West Ham care about the Europa League a lot. And Barcelona haven't been playing like they do in the La Liga here. Considering that, West Ham would be strong enough to eliminate Barcelona in that case but let's just see what's next now.

Have good drawing and looks interested on semifinal against team because between match Barcelona vs Frankfurt will have match on semifinal between the winner West Ham United vs Lyon. I think potential on semifinal draw will face between Barcelona vs West Ham United and looks potential match to see Barcelona could lead until to final on UEFA Europa League. Still have potential or out predicting looking with Frankfurt to beat Barcelona on quarter final or Lyon success lead to semi final defeat West Ham United.

[Daniel91]

it is very evident from the results they get today, after the arrival of coach Xavi and the arrival of several new players such as Adama Traore and also Aubameyang made Barcelona very productive in scoring goals, if they are able to maintain this good performance it is very likely they will win the Europa League this season.

I also don't imagine that Barcelona can win against Real Madrid, but in fact Barcelona can win easily after scoring 4 goals against Real Madrid in their own league and this indicates that the performance of the Barcelona club has started to return again with some new players and coaches. which is great.

In a very short time Xavi worked a miracle and revived the team.
Now it actually turns out that Barcelona is a better team than Real but the Spanish championship will still be won by Real.
Too bad Xavi didn't come earlier 
Had Barcelona not dropped out of the Champions League and the Spanish Cup too soon, Barcelona would have been the favorites to win all these competitions, but now their only consolation prize is this competition.
I think they are the best team left in this competition and I don’t see who could stop them on the way to the title.

[emrecemsan]

Among the remaining teams in the Europa League now, Barcelona seem to be the biggest favourite for the title of this tournament. But it depends on how much they will want to achieve this title too. Normally, this tournament is way below the quality of a team like Barcelona. But there is another fact now that Barcelona won't be achieving any other title most probably if they fail here. Because it seems really hard for them to win the La Liga title. I believe they will make a big effort here and win the title.

[mamesso]

Too bad Xavi didn't come earlier 

Maybe the result would be different if Xavi quickly returned to Barcelona. Xavi has worked wonders for Barcelona during his a coach, the tactics used can provide a balance between young players and senior players. Thanks to a good record on the field with consecutive wins, Barcelona has the opportunity to shift Sevilla in 2nd place in the La Liga standings, because until a jornada 29 Barcelona is only 3 points behind Sevilla. Now Barcelona is also the favorite candidate to win the Europa League trophy.

[Pesona1]

Too bad Xavi didn't come earlier 

Maybe the result would be different if Xavi quickly returned to Barcelona. Xavi has worked wonders for Barcelona during his a coach, the tactics used can provide a balance between young players and senior players. Thanks to a good record on the field with consecutive wins, Barcelona has the opportunity to shift Sevilla in 2nd place in the La Liga standings, because until a jornada 29 Barcelona is only 3 points behind Sevilla. Now Barcelona is also the favorite candidate to win the Europa League trophy.

Xavi arrival to Barcelona did have a significant impact and it's a shame if Barcelona slept with Koeman for too long, I think we'd have seen a different story if Barcelona had signed Xavi a little earlier this season, although was too late now but Xavi was able to make Barcelona rising from the current slump, maybe if xavi came earlier of course we will see Barcelona will be able to become title contenders with madrid until the end of the season, but the opportunity for barcelona to become title contenders is of course still there although it is quite difficult, if barcelona is able to beat sevilla next week of course we will see the rivalry between madrid and barcelona in la league happen again.

[Minecache]

I also don't imagine that Barcelona can win against Real Madrid, but in fact Barcelona can win easily after scoring 4 goals against Real Madrid in their own league and this indicates that the performance of the Barcelona club has started to return again with some new players and coaches. which is great.

In a very short time Xavi worked a miracle and revived the team.
Now it actually turns out that Barcelona is a better team than Real but the Spanish championship will still be won by Real.
Too bad Xavi didn't come earlier 
Had Barcelona not dropped out of the Champions League and the Spanish Cup too soon, Barcelona would have been the favorites to win all these competitions, but now their only consolation prize is this competition.
I think they are the best team left in this competition and I don’t see who could stop them on the way to the title.

I wouldn't necessarily say that Barcelona has a very better team than Real Madrid. I think Real Madrid was obviously taking it easy on that match because they just came back from a great performance against PSG. and they also need to concentrate on the Champions League.

I am not taking any credit away from Barcelona because they played really well to get a win like that against the top team in the league.  But Barcelona is certainly one of the favorites in La Liga right now. this has certainly been a great comeback story. I am quite sure that we are going to see Barcelona in the next Champions League.

[CLS63]

Barcelona can seem as the biggest contenders for the Europa League title now. But I don't think that their job will be easy. I see West Ham especially as the biggest opponent for them. Because they eliminated Sevilla in the previous stage and showed how serious they were in this tournament. In case Barcelona and West Ham both eliminate their opponents, they are going to face each other in the semi finals. It would be like a finale game and I would definitely watch both of the games then.

[BALIK]

Barcelona can seem as the biggest contenders for the Europa League title now. But I don't think that their job will be easy. I see West Ham especially as the biggest opponent for them. Because they eliminated Sevilla in the previous stage and showed how serious they were in this tournament. In case Barcelona and West Ham both eliminate their opponents, they are going to face each other in the semi finals. It would be like a finale game and I would definitely watch both of the games then.

West Ham may be looking to do well in the Europa League. But their performance in the Premier League is not satisfactory. They are not stable as a team. Can't consistently perform well. Barcelona, on the other hand, is now a very consistent team. If you want to win the Europa League title, there is no substitute for consistently good performance. Moreover, West Ham's defense is very weak. Barcelona is now performing very well against a weak defense. And able to score many goals.

[jostorres]

Barcelona can seem as the biggest contenders for the Europa League title now. But I don't think that their job will be easy. I see West Ham especially as the biggest opponent for them. Because they eliminated Sevilla in the previous stage and showed how serious they were in this tournament. In case Barcelona and West Ham both eliminate their opponents, they are going to face each other in the semi finals. It would be like a finale game and I would definitely watch both of the games then.

After big come back in good form now Barcelona is surely strong contender for this cup, but we can't ignore few teams as well as we have Atlanta, West Ham and Leipzig these teams are also capable of having some good and skilled players those can change things very quickly for their own teams in very quick time. Recently we have some good performance from Leipzig and West Ham against very strong teams, so ignoring them for title race is not good.

In last rounds, any result is possible as all teams having their best effort for win of cup and with most chances West Ham is going to face Barcelona and Atlanta/Leipzig winner is going to face Braga/Ranger it's going to be very interesting end of this competition.