Europa League Quarter Final Draw

[MaraDon]

Just had a look and you're not wrong! They played St. Etienne, Rostov, Celta, Anderlecht and Ajax - utter garbage from start to finish.

A CL league place + an european trophy is a fantastic deal for any club.
Teams are starting to realize, This trophy is important again.

 

[mavelous]

is there any team left that is capable of eliminating atletico on our behalf? strangely, another upset from CSKA might be welcome, those cold moscow nights could play against the resort dwellers of Simeone.

I watched RBL's game vs zenit - they may have all the attacking talent, but not unlike ourselves, they are suspect defensively, poor zenit team was cutting through them at ease at every chance. they are also lightweight, everywhere except CBs, i feel like atletico will murder them.

Lazio and Marseille - wildcard, but if there's a good matchup of style, and a masterclass from manager of either team, they could cause atletico to sweat.

Sporting, Salzburg not a glimmer of hope.

 

[VancouverCanuck]

is there any team left that is capable of eliminating atletico on our behalf? strangely, another upset from CSKA might be welcome, those cold moscow nights could play against the resort dwellers of Simeone.

I watched RBL's game vs zenit - they may have all the attacking talent, but not unlike ourselves, they are suspect defensively, poor zenit team was cutting through them at ease at every chance. they are also lightweight, everywhere except CBs, i feel like atletico will murder them.

Lazio and Marseille - wildcard, but if there's a good matchup of style, and a masterclass from manager of either team, they could cause atletico to sweat.

Sporting, Salzburg not a glimmer of hope.

We just have to do the hard work ourselves.

 

[Rain Dance]

I am voting for Salzburg meaning we either :
a. get Atletico
b. get them but we play really bad

 

[Rimaal]

I voted Lazio, but any of Salzburg, Lazio, Porto or Marseille would be fine with me.

Is it wrong that I'm more excited about the CL draw than I am about this one?

 

[Rain Dance]

I voted Lazio, but any of Salzburg, Lazio, Porto or Marseille would be fine with me.

Is it wrong that I'm more excited about the CL draw than I am about this one?

Since you love Bayern, it's not surprising

 

[Rimaal]

Since you love Bayern, it's not surprising

True, but it's really not about Bayern. I'm just looking forward to some really exciting matches. Hoping - against hope knowing UEFA - for Barca v Real in the quarters. I believe over 2 legs Real can knock out Barca.

 

[Rain Dance]

True, but it's really not about Bayern. I'm just looking forward to some really exciting matches. Hoping - against hope knowing UEFA - for Barca v Real in the quarters. I believe over 2 legs Real can knock out Barca.

knowing UEFA Real vs Barca is either semi or final, they need to weed out the non profitable teams first

 

[Newchange]

Marseille would be dangerous. Payet would love to come back to London and prove a point

 

[Rex Stone]

Salzburg are the obvious favourite choice but I'm not keen at all on Lazio, they've got a pretty good system.

Atletico are obviously the biggest team left in there but I don't think they're impossible for us. to beat.

 

[Sammy1887]

Salzburg are the obvious favourite choice but I'm not keen at all on Lazio, they've got a pretty good system.

Atletico are obviously the biggest team left in there but I don't think they're impossible for us. to beat.

Problem with us we can beat anyone on our day but also can get beaten by anyone. Atletico Madrid are more than capable of just beating us.

@Rex Banner - how much would you rate our chances to beat them in a 2 leg tie and a one off match?

 

[Giroud12]

Think CSKA away can be quite nasty. Sporting or Marseille would be nice. Lazio-Atletico?

 

[razörist]

Don’t want:
Atleti-obviously
Leipzig-fast, strong, counterattacking team
CSKA-We’d beat them, but non-attractive opponent and who wants to go to Russia and play at 6 again.
RB Salzburg- underdog, they are a well run team for years and I don’t want that story again

I’d take
1) Sporting-rely heavily on Dost
2) Marseille- not scared for a fallen French giant
3) Lazio- not much better than Milan

I think we’ll get Lazio

 

[bojed]

I want Atletico!

First we destroy them.

And after that we buy their keeper.

 

[HollandGooner]

Bring on Atletico, why could we not beat them tbf?

 

[<<reed>>]

CSKA, Salzburg & Sporting are the easiest draws

 

[DanDare]

Avoiding trip to Moscow would be ideal

 

[say yes]

Would we stand a better chance against Atletico over 2 legs or in a final?

 

[Mark Tobias]

CSKA, Salzburg & Sporting are the easiest draws

Moscow is freezing and we're not great away in Europe as is.

 

[Hope]

Would we stand a better chance against Atletico over 2 legs or in a final?

This. 2 legs against Atheletico is good for us.