Rasendori
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Just seeing Leverkusen's group. Excuse me if I come across as discourteous it isn't my intention to undermine the likes of Qarabağ FK, Molde and BK Häcken, but I fully expect Leverkusen to qualify, and I'll refrain from watching those Group games. Admittedly, I'm largely ignorant to how those three teams play from an aesthetic standpoint, and I can't say I'm particularly familiar with them to know the challenge they can pose, so it says more about my ignorance, than any shortcomings they may have.Couple seasons ago, got a lot entertainment value from watching Stuttgart, but it looks like this season I'll be getting value from Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen. Really enjoying their style of football. Such a pity I won't get to see them compete in Europe's premier competition. On that note, I wish Union Berlin well, provided they aren't in the same group as Man Utd, A.Madrid or Newcastle.
With that being said, I look forward to seeing the exploits of Tapsoba, Frimpong, Xhaka, Wirtz, and Boniface in the knockout rounds. Last year, the Europa League exceeded my expectations with the likes of Barcelona, Juventus, Man Utd and Arsenal all being in the competition, so although I wish Leverkusen were in the UCL they may be some interesting additions further down the line. Speaking of the UCL, Union Berlin ... what a tough group!! Braga's firepower, Real's myriad of options in midfield and Napoli's side as a collective. What a sensational group for the neutrals.