They don't have to, per say. They're 2nd in La Liga. But yes they are the strongest side in the competition.
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They don't have to, per say. They're 2nd in La Liga. But yes they are the strongest side in the competition.
In the final or on 2 legs Atletico has better chances against Arsenal due to their superior defense, and Atletico can exploit spaces Arsenal defense leaves all the time.
If Arsenal weren't a joke of a club they'd had a replacement already in place regardless if Wenger wins the EL. Like we did with LVG.
Being the joke of a club that they are it wouldn't surprise me a bit if they offer Wenger a new contract based on the EL.
Great goal from Sporting, Coentrão acrobatically providing the assist.
Stupid thing, the Portuguese referee denied a penalty for Bilbao in Marseille's box, but the line referee said it was… but it definitely wasn't a handball. Now Aduriz scores.
Ridiculous penalty, absolutely stupid decision. And it took as long as VAR takes to actually get a decision and a goal. If anything, Rami makes his body/target smaller the way he blocks the ball whilst closing his eyes. Shame on you ref
Very good goal but Plzen are pretty bad, if Bas Dost was playing the tie would be over today.
Hopefully we manage to keep a clean sheet and score a couple more as I don't trust us in european away matches, we'll probably end up fecking it all up now anyway.
But you noticed the referee got it right first, then he was “overruled” by the line assistant?
Lazio down 1-0!
Immobile scores! Back in it!
Leipzig have taken the lead.
Good Goal by RasenBallsport Leipzig ...
Zenit 1-0 down
(Mancini out)
Zenit 1-0 down
(Mancini out)
F.Anderson scores! 2-1 in about 10 mins
Anyone have lazios second goal?
Immobile having a go at F.Anderson for shooting instead of passing only for F.Anderson to reply with "how?" waving his handDynamo should've made it 2-2 there
Good assist by Milinkovic-Savic. He does play the Pogba position.
This Inaki Williams was supposed to be the next thing a few years ago, he is really awful isn’t he? As for Payet, he still has the touch and flair, too bad he ruined his career by never really realizing his talent sooner. A bit slower now perhaps - goal and assist tonight
Remember when Iker was hyped up as "Spanish Messi"?
Yeah I am not going to give Keita credit there. Annoying.
What a goal!!!! 2-2
Unbelievable run and pass from Keita to set up Werner for second.
He was starting to look good again and has been out most of the season with a cruciate injury. Inaki is a disappointment. Maybe needs a manager who will kick him up the backside now and again. Might be Bilbao will need a new manager. However Bilbao might just give him the time.
Such a shame he never kicked on to the next level. He was such a nice player when he was younger.
It's like we're actively trying to concede a goal but Plzen are too bad to actually score
Always the problem with Jesus’ teams and himself, overconfidence.
The last kick of the game was Immobile hitting the post. So close to a win.
A Dynamo player has been given a red after the game ended for going on a rampage.
But it's their only chance for a title too. They lost the important game against Barca, they're out of the Copa del Rey. EL is the last, they don't need it to qualify for the CL, but for winning a title.
Clear favourites at the moment, but think we will go out against an other team.
0-1
https://streamja.com/vbz
1-1
https://streamja.com/wMz
2-1
https://streamja.com/G6Z
2-2
https://streamja.com/Rp1
I'm assuming you two watched the game so, if you don't mind answering a question, how did Maxime Lopez play?
Dortmund losing at home to Salzburg with a full-strength team. Just goes to show how much of a non-miracle it was for Spurs to advance through their CL-group this season. Dortmund are in free fall-mode and have been for years.
Right, you were confusing me there
English team still have 4 wins to Italy's 3, right?
Nope, Italy 4 (Atalanta - Everton x2, Roma-Chelsea and Juve- Spurs) EPL 3 at the moment (City - Napoli x2, Arsenal- AC Milan) + 2 draws
Anyway I only wanted to defend Serie A by those who exaggerate calling it farmer/pub league.
It's clear that Serie A is weaker than Premier League, I have no doubt but Juventus eliminated Spurs, Roma topped the group with Chelsea and Atalanta topped the group with Everton, it means that our teams are not that bad.
Yeah I'm an idiot
Nice 2-0 win to watch at the stadium. Europa league nights 
and we didn't need to sub Ronaldo in
and we didn't need to sub Ronaldo in The only Ronaldo in the bench is bloody awfull, the Tavares of courseNice 2-0 win to watch at the stadium. Europa league nights
Werner during the Zenit game
Backheel assist + €10M
Backpass to goalie 1v1 - €5M
Chipped goal + €5M
Backheel assist + €10M
Backpass to goalie 1v1 - €5M
Chipped goal + €5M
Arsenal vs Atlético final if they don't meet beforehand ?
The only thing I dislike about this competition is that every game is on at the same time on the same day. I get why but there's so many good ties this year. I'll definitely catch Lazio then probably Arsenal/Milan.
Hard to say this year! Lyon, Lazio and Marseille are all good, too. I wouldn't write off Dortmund either despite their troubles.
I could definitely see even the Red Bull sides knocking out Arsenal. Their really aggressive press could shock Arsenal. And I could also see Lyon, Lazio or Marsielle knocking them out.
At the moment they play at either 7 or 9pm. Does that change from now on ?