UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Season

[Platinumys]

Real Sociedad has a fantastic and dynamic team that are capable of turning the results around to their favour considering the weak defense line of Manchester United which makes it not hard for any team to get passed them to get a goal. I think Real Sociedad would come back in full force in the second leg and  Ruben Amorim side have to be well prepared for that because it's going to be a tough game from what am seeing.

I'll put my money on Real Sociedad for the second leg. People don't watch them enough so they write them off easily but I watch them and I know they can get a win from Old Trafford because Man United is not a team that can be relied on to win that game.
United played better than Sociedad in the first leg but that was because Zubimendi was not available, but still Manchester United could not make use of the opportunity. If Zubimendi will be available for the second leg then Manchester United are gong to have a lot of problems because he knows how to control the game. There's no CM in United that can control a game better than Zubimendi. 

Your analysis could be right but don't fail to consider the effect of old Trafford. Forget the shit Manchester United players do, in an important matches like the one between Manchester United and Real Sociedad, the aura of Manchester United will definitely come to play. So, do not risk it. It is true that Zubimendi is a better midfielder that the present Manchester United midfielders, but if Amorim decides to play Erikson, possession would definitely tilt towards the Manchester United side. For gamblers who has watched the first leg, I don't think it is wise to go for Real Sociedad in this meeting.

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[Lida93]

Real Sociedad has a fantastic and dynamic team that are capable of turning the results around to their favour considering the weak defense line of Manchester United which makes it not hard for any team to get passed them to get a goal. I think Real Sociedad would come back in full force in the second leg and  Ruben Amorim side have to be well prepared for that because it's going to be a tough game from what am seeing.

I'll put my money on Real Sociedad for the second leg. People don't watch them enough so they write them off easily but I watch them and I know they can get a win from Old Trafford because Man United is not a team that can be relied on to win that game.
United played better than Sociedad in the first leg but that was because Zubimendi was not available, but still Manchester United could not make use of the opportunity. If Zubimendi will be available for the second leg then Manchester United are gong to have a lot of problems because he knows how to control the game. There's no CM in United that can control a game better than Zubimendi. 

Your analysis could be right but don't fail to consider the effect of old Trafford. Forget the shit Manchester United players do, in an important matches like the one between Manchester United and Real Sociedad, the aura of Manchester United will definitely come to play. So, do not risk it. It is true that Zubimendi is a better midfielder that the present Manchester United midfielders, but if Amorim decides to play Erikson, possession would definitely tilt towards the Manchester United side. For gamblers who has watched the first leg, I don't think it is wise to go for Real Sociedad in this meeting.

@KingsDen forget about Old Trafford effect football outcome isn't anticipated based on old glory but on current for of both teams that will be meeting in a match. Currently Manchester United form is nothing compared to that of Real Sociedad despite that they play in a league we consider to be below EPL.  Manchester United don't have a reliable defence, neither do they have a midfield that can deliver balls to the forwards that if the forwards in Manchester United are even in good form to be considered. I still stuck to my guns rooting for Real Sociedad to beat Manchester United at Old Trafford due to current stats.

[beerlover]

Real Sociedad is still not a small club although United is bigger but we know their current state is a total mess now.

I still think the draw is okay considering the senior players absent and this would motivate them hopefully to do better because come to think of it many of the players doesn't show drive for winning but as the game end with a tie some will want to do better and qualify for the next stage rather than being in a state of rest if they got a one or two goals win. A comeback of such is possible against Manchester United especially with their weak defence and disappointing goalie.

I agree with you totally, at Manchester United current situation, anything can still happen in their home. Any team can go there and get a win. It won't be the first time if it happens against real Sociedad when they visit Old Trafford. In recent times Manchester United have been doing more better in away matches than they have been doing at home. But no matter how things go for them during the second leg, it is better that they didn't lose yesterday. They shouldn't go and feel relaxed thinking that yes we are playing at home next leg and we are going to win. They might be suprise to see how prepared real Sociedad will come for them. They have to put in the work and play as if they are they away side if they truly want to defeat Real Sociedad and advance to the next round.

I can see why people would think United would lose but the actual result became a tie, and considering this was played at Sociedad, United comes back home with a good chance to go further stage. If United could end up with a good result, then they are going to be at quarter finals and will face teams that would not be incredibly hard to beat neither.

Of course we do not know if they are going to beat Sociedad, maybe they will or maybe they won't, but if they do, then they could beat basically anyone in this tournament except Lazio and Bilbao probably. United is a weird team in that regard, we can see them be the champions, or we could see them lose out next game, both are equally realistic and that's a unique situation.

[Stable090]

It didn't make me surprised to see Tottenham and Manchester United both failing to win yesterday.    Because their look in the league phase was just deceiving. It wasn't linking with their performances.

I don’t know Tottenham performance has gotten worst to the level of slowing against a club like Az Alkmaar, a club which I don’t even know anything about, and Tottenham ended up losing against them. I don’t even know how Tottenham problem will be solved, because their performance is just so poor this season, they are performing poorly in all the leagues which they are playing in.

The first leg has been played, and Tottenham failed to win in the match, they lost to Az Alkmaar, I don’t know if Tottenham will be able to get a win in the second leg of the match, because I know Az Alkmaar aim wont be to get a win in the match, all they will want is a draw, so they will be playing a defensive game in the match, and they might be able to achieve that, Tottenham might be out of the Europa after the second leg is played.

[Jaycoinz]

It didn't make me surprised to see Tottenham and Manchester United both failing to win yesterday.    Because their look in the league phase was just deceiving. It wasn't linking with their performances.

I don’t know Tottenham performance has gotten worst to the level of slowing against a club like Az Alkmaar, a club which I don’t even know anything about, and Tottenham ended up losing against them. I don’t even know how Tottenham problem will be solved, because their performance is just so poor this season, they are performing poorly in all the leagues which they are playing in.

The first leg has been played, and Tottenham failed to win in the match, they lost to Az Alkmaar, I don’t know if Tottenham will be able to get a win in the second leg of the match, because I know Az Alkmaar aim wont be to get a win in the match, all they will want is a draw, so they will be playing a defensive game in the match, and they might be able to achieve that, Tottenham might be out of the Europa after the second leg is played.

Well this is just the first leg of play and there is still second chance for then to actually redeem themselves from the tight corner that are currently in now although home advantage must be look out for because the home team has the upper hand which the same will go for Tottenham Hotspur but the question will be if they can utilize the home advantage.

[Frankolala]

Real Sociedad has a fantastic and dynamic team that are capable of turning the results around to their favour considering the weak defense line of Manchester United which makes it not hard for any team to get passed them to get a goal. I think Real Sociedad would come back in full force in the second leg and  Ruben Amorim side have to be well prepared for that because it's going to be a tough game from what am seeing.

I'll put my money on Real Sociedad for the second leg. People don't watch them enough so they write them off easily but I watch them and I know they can get a win from Old Trafford because Man United is not a team that can be relied on to win that game.
United played better than Sociedad in the first leg but that was because Zubimendi was not available, but still Manchester United could not make use of the opportunity. If Zubimendi will be available for the second leg then Manchester United are gong to have a lot of problems because he knows how to control the game. There's no CM in United that can control a game better than Zubimendi. 

Your analysis could be right but don't fail to consider the effect of old Trafford. Forget the shit Manchester United players do, in an important matches like the one between Manchester United and Real Sociedad, the aura of Manchester United will definitely come to play. So, do not risk it. It is true that Zubimendi is a better midfielder that the present Manchester United midfielders, but if Amorim decides to play Erikson, possession would definitely tilt towards the Manchester United side. For gamblers who has watched the first leg, I don't think it is wise to go for Real Sociedad in this meeting.

@KingsDen forget about Old Trafford effect football outcome isn't anticipated based on old glory but on current for of both teams that will be meeting in a match. Currently Manchester United form is nothing compared to that of Real Sociedad despite that they play in a league we consider to be below EPL.  Manchester United don't have a reliable defence, neither do they have a midfield that can deliver balls to the forwards that if the forwards in Manchester United are even in good form to be considered. I still stuck to my guns rooting for Real Sociedad to beat Manchester United at Old Trafford due to current stats.

Both teams are not playing in the same domestic league so you shouldn't judge them based on their performance in their domestic league. I still see the game as a 50-50 chance for both teams to win, because, if Real Sociedad is better than United, they should have won the match in Spain. The only problem that I see about United is their attack. If you use to watch United matches very well, you will see that scoring goal is their major problem.

[punk.zink]

It didn't make me surprised to see Tottenham and Manchester United both failing to win yesterday.    Because their look in the league phase was just deceiving. It wasn't linking with their performances.

I don’t know Tottenham performance has gotten worst to the level of slowing against a club like Az Alkmaar, a club which I don’t even know anything about, and Tottenham ended up losing against them. I don’t even know how Tottenham problem will be solved, because their performance is just so poor this season, they are performing poorly in all the leagues which they are playing in.

The first leg has been played, and Tottenham failed to win in the match, they lost to Az Alkmaar, I don’t know if Tottenham will be able to get a win in the second leg of the match, because I know Az Alkmaar aim wont be to get a win in the match, all they will want is a draw, so they will be playing a defensive game in the match, and they might be able to achieve that, Tottenham might be out of the Europa after the second leg is played.

Well this is just the first leg of play and there is still second chance for then to actually redeem themselves from the tight corner that are currently in now although home advantage must be look out for because the home team has the upper hand which the same will go for Tottenham Hotspur but the question will be if they can utilize the home advantage.

Tottenham were really unlucky with that own goal but that wasn't the reason they lost, rather that they didn't have the motivation their opponents had. AZ Alkmaar plays with high mobility and that is supported with quite tough stamina (no wonder they were able to eliminate Galatasaray in the play-offs). They are not only fast in counter-attacking but they are also equally fast in covering the defense. I think Tottenham will struggle in the second leg because AZ Alkmaar will definitely play super defensive football, so it will take a lot of effort for Tottenham to get the win.

[RaltcoinsB]

It didn't make me surprised to see Tottenham and Manchester United both failing to win yesterday.    Because their look in the league phase was just deceiving. It wasn't linking with their performances.

I don’t know Tottenham performance has gotten worst to the level of slowing against a club like Az Alkmaar, a club which I don’t even know anything about, and Tottenham ended up losing against them. I don’t even know how Tottenham problem will be solved, because their performance is just so poor this season, they are performing poorly in all the leagues which they are playing in.

The first leg has been played, and Tottenham failed to win in the match, they lost to Az Alkmaar, I don’t know if Tottenham will be able to get a win in the second leg of the match, because I know Az Alkmaar aim wont be to get a win in the match, all they will want is a draw, so they will be playing a defensive game in the match, and they might be able to achieve that, Tottenham might be out of the Europa after the second leg is played.

Well this is just the first leg of play and there is still second chance for then to actually redeem themselves from the tight corner that are currently in now although home advantage must be look out for because the home team has the upper hand which the same will go for Tottenham Hotspur but the question will be if they can utilize the home advantage.

Tottenham have to play much better in the second leg. Also, the fans have a big role to play here. The fans have to put pressure on AZ Alkmaar in the second leg and influence them. If they don't get their full support, Tottenham may be eliminated in this round. I thought they were a team with the quality to go to the final, but when I saw how they played, my thoughts started to change.

[dezoel]

Roma managing to beat Athletic Club (Bilbao) is the craziest score of the night. I understand they played at home, which made it possible for them to have a better approach to this, but that doesn't mean the result was expected. Roma had a terrible season until they hired Ranieri, and now with Ranieri they are finally recovering and doing better, but nobody assumed they would be able to beat Bilbao, even with red card, people would assume Bilbao would just defend and not lose, and just keep it a tied game.

In this case, next game will be very important, Bilbao will play very offensively, and I mean overloading on offense and they will hope to find some early goals, if they fail and Roma takes advantage of this for a counter attack, we could actually see one of the leading candidates for the title end up losing before quarter finals.

[Jossque]

Ajax lost at home to Frankfurt.Although Ajax scored the first goal, Frankfurt managed to turn the match around.Ajax made it difficult for Ajax to get through the round because Frankfurt is not a team that will lose easily at home.I see the chances of Ajax winning away from home as low.
One of the most important matches of the day was definitely Roma-Bilbao and Roma won the match.Although Bilbao scored the first goal with Inaki Willams, Roma managed to respond immediately.Roma managed to gain an important advantage with the goal scored by Shomurodov in the last minutes.

[Alpha Marine]

Both teams are not playing in the same domestic league so you shouldn't judge them based on their performance in their domestic league. I still see the game as a 50-50 chance for both teams to win, because, if Real Sociedad is better than United, they should have won the match in Spain. The only problem that I see about United is their attack. If you use to watch United matches very well, you will see that scoring goal is their major problem.

When people say we can't judge teams based on their domestic league performance I always wonder what we should use to judge their performance. La Liga is as difficult a league as the EPL, so let's not downplay La Liga here.
Sociedad don't have a big squad, they have been struggling for match fitness for a while because they had tough matches against Madrid and Barcelona back to back. Based on the current form, Socedad is the better team.

I'm not saying it's certain that United will lose the game, I'm only saying my money is on Sociedad. I trust Sociedad more than I trust United. I've watched both teams a lot and I know how bad United are, whether at home or away from home, United are shit.   

[Dump3er]

In sports betting looking at odds before betting on a team is not quite good because I have often withness something like this before. So ever since then I always feel like to pick the higher odd but not everytime, because even the bookmarkers don't really know the final outcome of every game. So sometimes is good to take risks with higher odd because instead using a lesser odd that would make you feel bad at the end of day.

No the bookmakers don't know the final outcome or otherwise it would probably not be called odds and they wouldn't exist in the first place.

But I believe that they are feeding their algorithms with specific details about teams and what some consequences mean, like injuries or other events that have an impact. But I wouldn't be surprised if they are scraping the Internet for comments and information that people provide and then adjust their odds such that they know the odds will eventually give the bookmaker a payback regardless of what individual bettors win on their platforms.

[Jegileman]

In sports betting looking at odds before betting on a team is not quite good because I have often withness something like this before. So ever since then I always feel like to pick the higher odd but not everytime, because even the bookmarkers don't really know the final outcome of every game. So sometimes is good to take risks with higher odd because instead using a lesser odd that would make you feel bad at the end of day.

Everything still falls to how much you can risk, when you’re able to risk more with higher odds, it’s a good one for you but when your intuition is more accurate to the lower odds, it is better you stick to the lower odds. Winning a bit is better than losing big. Betting is a game of luck and you should treat and see it as one because when you don’t, that’s why you begin to chase losses and incur more and more losses to the point that you would lose everything. The bookmakers don’t know the outcome of the game and they are also after how they will make their own money to, which may or may not favour them but most of the times favour them though. Play wisely and risk wisely is the best.

[ShowOff]

Roma managing to beat Athletic Club (Bilbao) is the craziest score of the night. I understand they played at home, which made it possible for them to have a better approach to this, but that doesn't mean the result was expected. Roma had a terrible season until they hired Ranieri, and now with Ranieri they are finally recovering and doing better, but nobody assumed they would be able to beat Bilbao, even with red card, people would assume Bilbao would just defend and not lose, and just keep it a tied game.

In this case, next game will be very important, Bilbao will play very offensively, and I mean overloading on offense and they will hope to find some early goals, if they fail and Roma takes advantage of this for a counter attack, we could actually see one of the leading candidates for the title end up losing before quarter finals.

Slowly but surely, AS Roma is gradually showing consistent performance under Claudio Ranieri management. The victory over Athletic Bilbao, in my opinion, has shattered the assumptions of those who doubted his return from retirement. Claudio Ranieri has changed many things since his arrival, now they look more organized and dangerous. When AS Roma managed to reach the round of 16 by defeating Porto, it seemed like luck. But the recent victory over Athletic Bilbao signals that AS Roma strength must now be reckoned with.

Athletic Bilbao certainly still has a chance to turn things around in the second leg, but it won't be an easy task. Finishing as runner-up in the League Phase standings is not enough to make their journey in the knockout stage easier, Athletic Bilbao must work hard to maintain their status as a favorite team. In Serie A, AS Roma is unbeaten in their last 11 matches, they are on the rise.

[Mate2237]

Roma managing to beat Athletic Club (Bilbao) is the craziest score of the night. I understand they played at home, which made it possible for them to have a better approach to this, but that doesn't mean the result was expected. Roma had a terrible season until they hired Ranieri, and now with Ranieri they are finally recovering and doing better, but nobody assumed they would be able to beat Bilbao, even with red card, people would assume Bilbao would just defend and not lose, and just keep it a tied game.

In this case, next game will be very important, Bilbao will play very offensively, and I mean overloading on offense and they will hope to find some early goals, if they fail and Roma takes advantage of this for a counter attack, we could actually see one of the leading candidates for the title end up losing before quarter finals.

Slowly but surely, AS Roma is gradually showing consistent performance under Claudio Ranieri management. The victory over Athletic Bilbao, in my opinion, has shattered the assumptions of those who doubted his return from retirement. Claudio Ranieri has changed many things since his arrival, now they look more organized and dangerous. When AS Roma managed to reach the round of 16 by defeating Porto, it seemed like luck. But the recent victory over Athletic Bilbao signals that AS Roma strength must now be reckoned with.

Athletic Bilbao certainly still has a chance to turn things around in the second leg, but it won't be an easy task. Finishing as runner-up in the League Phase standings is not enough to make their journey in the knockout stage easier, Athletic Bilbao must work hard to maintain their status as a favorite team. In Serie A, AS Roma is unbeaten in their last 11 matches, they are on the rise.

Roma is improving really good under Claudio Renairi because before he came to Roma the club was struggling and was in a very bad condition especially in the Italian seria A because they where very far from even the top five teams in the seria A table, currently Roma is in a winning run of matches and has really improved even in the domestic league

Am not too surprised about this win because I expected Roma to win this game the results is not even a good one for Roma going into the second leg in spain because Bilbao playing at home is one team that can win any team so Roma has to be more careful going into the second leg in spain, but this is a nice win because I was thinking that the game was going to end in a draw

[adultcrypto]

Real Sociedad has a fantastic and dynamic team that are capable of turning the results around to their favour considering the weak defense line of Manchester United which makes it not hard for any team to get passed them to get a goal. I think Real Sociedad would come back in full force in the second leg and  Ruben Amorim side have to be well prepared for that because it's going to be a tough game from what am seeing.

I'll put my money on Real Sociedad for the second leg. People don't watch them enough so they write them off easily but I watch them and I know they can get a win from Old Trafford because Man United is not a team that can be relied on to win that game.
United played better than Sociedad in the first leg but that was because Zubimendi was not available, but still Manchester United could not make use of the opportunity. If Zubimendi will be available for the second leg then Manchester United are gong to have a lot of problems because he knows how to control the game. There's no CM in United that can control a game better than Zubimendi. 

Your analysis could be right but don't fail to consider the effect of old Trafford. Forget the shit Manchester United players do, in an important matches like the one between Manchester United and Real Sociedad, the aura of Manchester United will definitely come to play. So, do not risk it. It is true that Zubimendi is a better midfielder that the present Manchester United midfielders, but if Amorim decides to play Erikson, possession would definitely tilt towards the Manchester United side. For gamblers who has watched the first leg, I don't think it is wise to go for Real Sociedad in this meeting.

I.am more confident when Manchester United played away than when they play at home. The results is there to show that they don't know how to use home advantage so I don't want to give anyone any form of home that they will start using home advantage now. So I agree with Alpha Marine that Real Sociedad can win them at Old Trafford. As it stands, luck is not on the side of Manchester United as we have seen in many of their matches. They might still be going through a natural difficult times since their problems does not look like one that has solution. Until they are out of the woods, I won't take them too serious irrespective of who they meet.

[Renampun]

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I.am more confident when Manchester United played away than when they play at home. The results is there to show that they don't know how to use home advantage so I don't want to give anyone any form of home that they will start using home advantage now. So I agree with Alpha Marine that Real Sociedad can win them at Old Trafford. As it stands, luck is not on the side of Manchester United as we have seen in many of their matches. They might still be going through a natural difficult times since their problems does not look like one that has solution. Until they are out of the woods, I won't take them too serious irrespective of who they meet.

Manchester United's performance in the Europa League is quite good, of all the teams, they are the only team that has not been defeated, holding Sociedad to a draw at their home ground is a good opportunity for Man Utd, later in the second leg they must be able to perform optimally and win the match smoothly. Garnacho and Hojlund must perform optimally in the second leg because in the first leg yesterday, both of them did not appear to play to their full potential.

[blue Snow]

https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1897782026641547491

This guy is always the center of attention wherever he is stay. After embarrassing loss at home on Europa League, Mourinho seemed to be lazy to answer all the questions because fatique reason. As we know, Fenerbahce lost when meet underdog team, Rangers playing defensive with effective counter attack. Fenerbahce have the momment by create 2 goals, but VAR disallowed goal, this prove if Fenerbahce still have chance to reverse situation on leg 2. But I thing it's look hard for Mourinho, because Rangers is not team who will make it easy on their home. They have Dessers, a player who is in the top scoreboard on Scottish Premiership, He also scored the first goal, who made mourinho overwhelmed, and made a mess Fenerbahce afterward.

[SilverCryptoBullet]

This guy is always the center of attention wherever he is stay. After embarrassing loss at home on Europa League, Mourinho seemed to be lazy to answer all the questions because fatique reason. As we know, Fenerbahce lost when meet underdog team, Rangers playing defensive with effective counter attack. Fenerbahce have the momment by create 2 goals, but VAR disallowed goal, this prove if Fenerbahce still have chance to reverse situation on leg 2.

Jose Mourinho has his habit to be less ready for press conference after a match if his team got a defeat. This press conference is one of such, and it has happened many times in his coach careers and past press conferences, so I am not surprised with his reaction after a shock defeat of Fenerbahce.

They did not play too bad and the third conceded goal came as a consequence of their total attacks for finding an equalizing goal. Perhaps, Jose Mourinho is responsible for this third conceded goal too as he can accept a 1-2 defeat and wait for a second leg. 1-2 is better than 1-3 defeat as with this big defeat at home, Fenerbahce will have big difficulty in a second match to win with at least two-goal difference at Rangers' stadium.

But I thing it's look hard for Mourinho, because Rangers is not team who will make it easy on their home. They have Dessers, a player who is in the top scoreboard on Scottish Premiership, He also scored the first goal, who made mourinho overwhelmed, and made a mess Fenerbahce afterward.

Jose Mourinho has a long career and he is a master in cups so I believe challenge in a second match with Rangers. It will be very hard for them, but Jose Mourinho is not a kind of coach that accepts a loss too early. He and Fenerbahce will fight seriously in a second match as they have nothing to lose. Fighting and winning big to go to quarter final or go home. A defeat or a big defeat in Rangers will not be too important with them, as they only aim at a big win there.

[3meek]

Real Sociedad has a fantastic and dynamic team that are capable of turning the results around to their favour considering the weak defense line of Manchester United which makes it not hard for any team to get passed them to get a goal. I think Real Sociedad would come back in full force in the second leg and  Ruben Amorim side have to be well prepared for that because it's going to be a tough game from what am seeing.

I'll put my money on Real Sociedad for the second leg. People don't watch them enough so they write them off easily but I watch them and I know they can get a win from Old Trafford because Man United is not a team that can be relied on to win that game.
United played better than Sociedad in the first leg but that was because Zubimendi was not available, but still Manchester United could not make use of the opportunity. If Zubimendi will be available for the second leg then Manchester United are gong to have a lot of problems because he knows how to control the game. There's no CM in United that can control a game better than Zubimendi. 

Your analysis could be right but don't fail to consider the effect of old Trafford. Forget the shit Manchester United players do, in an important matches like the one between Manchester United and Real Sociedad, the aura of Manchester United will definitely come to play. So, do not risk it. It is true that Zubimendi is a better midfielder that the present Manchester United midfielders, but if Amorim decides to play Erikson, possession would definitely tilt towards the Manchester United side. For gamblers who has watched the first leg, I don't think it is wise to go for Real Sociedad in this meeting.

I.am more confident when Manchester United played away than when they play at home. The results is there to show that they don't know how to use home advantage so I don't want to give anyone any form of home that they will start using home advantage now. So I agree with Alpha Marine that Real Sociedad can win them at Old Trafford. As it stands, luck is not on the side of Manchester United as we have seen in many of their matches. They might still be going through a natural difficult times since their problems does not look like one that has solution. Until they are out of the woods, I won't take them too serious irrespective of who they meet.

To use home advantage, they need to start by playing well, something Manchester United are not showing this season... If they played the first away draw in Spain, it is no guarantee that they will win the return match at home... Real Sociedad is not a weak club and can easily win away...