UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Season

[mamesso]

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The league format was actually aimed at creature more competition and I think that is almost achieved as unlike before the europa is now even more serious and very competitive as it now appears that getting pass the group stage alone isn't an easy one like the former where you have to literally just play against four teams in eight fixtures but this time you get stretched way beyond that and if you don't have the stamina and possible strength,,you may get relegated by the better sides.

Previously, when the group phase format was still used, the teams that would qualify for the last 16 could already be predicted, this time everything has changed completely after the new format was implemented, each club must protect each other's opportunities because there is no longer a Home Away system. Now there is a little bit of a different color than before, each team must maintain their mentality to steal points at the opponent's headquarters to increase their chances of finishing in the top 8.
Position changes will still occur in the top 8 positions because the points difference is still very thin.

[Mame89]

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The league format was actually aimed at creature more competition and I think that is almost achieved as unlike before the europa is now even more serious and very competitive as it now appears that getting pass the group stage alone isn't an easy one like the former where you have to literally just play against four teams in eight fixtures but this time you get stretched way beyond that and if you don't have the stamina and possible strength,,you may get relegated by the better sides.

Previously, when the group phase format was still used, the teams that would qualify for the last 16 could already be predicted, this time everything has changed completely after the new format was implemented, each club must protect each other's opportunities because there is no longer a Home Away system. Now there is a little bit of a different color than before, each team must maintain their mentality to steal points at the opponent's headquarters to increase their chances of finishing in the top 8.
Position changes will still occur in the top 8 positions because the points difference is still very thin.

On the one hand, it is indeed extraordinary with a new format like this, because it is clear that the match is more competitive, both away and home, all teams try to win, because they only meet once, making the competition to qualify for the next round even more exciting and even difficult to predict.

However, the negative impact of this new format is that the more matches, not only players are prone to injury, but also the audience becomes bored with the many matches every week. For some reason I am sure this format will only last a few seasons. Because with this format, many players are starting to get injured, maybe when the season ends, there will definitely be many injured players. If this happens, it is likely that big clubs will protest this new format. Indeed, for football lovers this format is interesting, but for clubs and players this is a big problem.

This season's Europa League I just want to see how far Man United's achievements are in the Europa League with coach Amorim, because so far Amorim in the EPL has not been able to make many changes. Is Amorim the reason Man United is slumping in the EPL because he wants to focus everything he has on the Europa League? because the only way for Man United to qualify for the UCL next season is to win the Europa League.

[SquallLeonhart]

It is really difficult to predict this year's winner in the Europa League to be honest. I mean of course there have been teams showing amazing performances in league phase such Lazio, Athletic Bilbao and so on. But league phase can always be misleading. Just as it can be in the Champions League considering that the last winner Real Madrid have made a bad start this season. But after the current phase everything can change depending on experience and many other factors. I'm excitedly waiting for how far Turkish teams will make it in the Europa League.

UEFA events are never been easy to predict as we have history of upsets and surprises in these events usually we have favourite teams face unpredictable results currently we have 5 teams with undefeated results after 6 rounds and things could be more interesting in 7th round while we have few big games few teams despite having poor performance into their leagues are also doing good job here in Europa Cup which is surprising even we have Lazio, Athletic Bilbao and Frankfurt as favourite for title, but we can expect surprises from Galatasaray and Manchester United and Tottenham.

In this season we have good hype about few Turkish clubs but sadly Besiktas and Fenerbahçe both facing problems and have no good chance for going into next round, but Galatasaray is surely going to be had good end of their season as Osimhen doing impressive job and trying to end his season with good success.

[Frankolala]

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The league format was actually aimed at creature more competition and I think that is almost achieved as unlike before the europa is now even more serious and very competitive as it now appears that getting pass the group stage alone isn't an easy one like the former where you have to literally just play against four teams in eight fixtures but this time you get stretched way beyond that and if you don't have the stamina and possible strength,,you may get relegated by the better sides.

Previously, when the group phase format was still used, the teams that would qualify for the last 16 could already be predicted, this time everything has changed completely after the new format was implemented, each club must protect each other's opportunities because there is no longer a Home Away system. Now there is a little bit of a different color than before, each team must maintain their mentality to steal points at the opponent's headquarters to increase their chances of finishing in the top 8.
Position changes will still occur in the top 8 positions because the points difference is still very thin.

I love this new format because it didn't give the big clubs an edge over the average ones. You have to be in a good form to survive and qualify to the round of 16, otherwise, you will find yourself at the bottom of the table. This format really affected a lot of clubs this season in their performance but I believe that as time passes on, the clubs will be use to it. The clubs will also find a way on how to maneuver their way to the round of 16.

[beerlover]

Just like when he first set foot in Sporting he also did not know the players in the team and it took him at least a few seasons until finally Sporting's performance improved from year to year, it is very unfortunate that Amorim had to leave the club when he loved it and chose a club that was in chaos and he was forced to build the club from the bottom, I think we need to give Amorim time because changing a club in an instant is not the job of a coach but the job of a magician

Amorim is a business man, and wants to show his skills and experience to the world that he knows how to revive a club that's is stumbling. He did it in Sporting and can also do it in United, if he gets his desired players. Amorim is still young and has more talent in him, he needs more time to transform the team and we can start seeing good results from next season.

To be fair he doesn't look like he is doing it right now, and the risk of him asking to buy a lot of players, would mean that he is going to end up with spending a lot of money to maybe do nothing. If he asks for some players and United gets those players and they recover and do great and finish higher, then that would be great for Amorim and his stock value would go up without a doubt, but if he asks them to spend 100+ million on players, they do come and join, but then they end up with absolutely nothing improved and still get bad results, then Amorim would take a big hit.

After all, you could get bad results without spending much money neither, and that is why I believe they are looking like they need to stop spending that much money. They already have hard time keeping Garnacho and Mainoo who they should keep, both of them are great young talent that could do amazingly so we should consider how they could help them in the future, spend money on those players to keep them.

[MarjorieZimmermanGinger]

Previously, when the group phase format was still used, the teams that would qualify for the last 16 could already be predicted, this time everything has changed completely after the new format was implemented, each club must protect each other's opportunities because there is no longer a Home Away system. Now there is a little bit of a different color than before, each team must maintain their mentality to steal points at the opponent's headquarters to increase their chances of finishing in the top 8.
Position changes will still occur in the top 8 positions because the points difference is still very thin.

The new format is actually not beneficial for several big teams even though it is a result that they determine themselves through the game to get points. The increase in the number of matches does slightly affect the level of competition in the Eropa League, especially it will have an impact on clubs that are facing a storm of injuries to their players. The position can still change and maybe we will see the teams that qualify and finish in the top 8 of the standings with a little unexpected. Automatic qualification is the hope of most teams but it will take hard work to secure that spot and the interesting thing for some teams who have not secured automatic qualification is that they still need to fight in the remaining matches so they don't have to fight through the playoffs.

[Rampagoe004]

Previously, when the group phase format was still used, the teams that would qualify for the last 16 could already be predicted, this time everything has changed completely after the new format was implemented, each club must protect each other's opportunities because there is no longer a Home Away system. Now there is a little bit of a different color than before, each team must maintain their mentality to steal points at the opponent's headquarters to increase their chances of finishing in the top 8.
Position changes will still occur in the top 8 positions because the points difference is still very thin.

I love this new format because it didn't give the big clubs an edge over the average ones. You have to be in a good form to survive and qualify to the round of 16, otherwise, you will find yourself at the bottom of the table. This format really affected a lot of clubs this season in their performance but I believe that as time passes on, the clubs will be use to it. The clubs will also find a way on how to maneuver their way to the round of 16.

If this format had been applied in the UEFA Europa League in the past, it would have provided many opportunities for teams to qualify for the top 16 or even make it to the top 8. I myself really support the format that is currently taking place, all teams must set new strategies in order to enter the top 16. Each team must always maintain good team quality.

With changes, the competition becomes tighter, no longer giving an advantage to the big teams using the group phase. This time the coach has to find a new way to get through to the last 16. I think the ordinary teams will give a surprise. at the end of the next round of the match.

[Palakka]

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The league format was actually aimed at creature more competition and I think that is almost achieved as unlike before the europa is now even more serious and very competitive as it now appears that getting pass the group stage alone isn't an easy one like the former where you have to literally just play against four teams in eight fixtures but this time you get stretched way beyond that and if you don't have the stamina and possible strength,,you may get relegated by the better sides.

Previously, when the group phase format was still used, the teams that would qualify for the last 16 could already be predicted, this time everything has changed completely after the new format was implemented, each club must protect each other's opportunities because there is no longer a Home Away system. Now there is a little bit of a different color than before, each team must maintain their mentality to steal points at the opponent's headquarters to increase their chances of finishing in the top 8.
Position changes will still occur in the top 8 positions because the points difference is still very thin.

The new format implemented by UEFA has brought new dynamics in both UCL and UEL competitions this season, not only in UEL, even we see in UCL many favorite teams actually have to struggle to qualify for the next round, without the Home Away system, making every match more challenging and there is no longer an advantage to play at home,  So that requires each team to perform optimally in each of their matches and of course indirectly improves the quality and intensity of the current UEL and UCL competitions, the new format has provided greater opportunities for teams that are usually considered underdogs to make surprises, so we can say that it seems that indeed the format change was made to deliberately provide difficulties for the team team that has dominated so far.

[Moeda]

Previously, when the group phase format was still used, the teams that would qualify for the last 16 could already be predicted, this time everything has changed completely after the new format was implemented, each club must protect each other's opportunities because there is no longer a Home Away system. Now there is a little bit of a different color than before, each team must maintain their mentality to steal points at the opponent's headquarters to increase their chances of finishing in the top 8.
Position changes will still occur in the top 8 positions because the points difference is still very thin.

The new format is actually not beneficial for several big teams even though it is a result that they determine themselves through the game to get points. The increase in the number of matches does slightly affect the level of competition in the Eropa League, especially it will have an impact on clubs that are facing a storm of injuries to their players. The position can still change and maybe we will see the teams that qualify and finish in the top 8 of the standings with a little unexpected. Automatic qualification is the hope of most teams but it will take hard work to secure that spot and the interesting thing for some teams who have not secured automatic qualification is that they still need to fight in the remaining matches so they don't have to fight through the playoffs.

The new format or playoffs for 9 to 24 place is an interesting concept, it gives a chance for weak clubs to advance to the round of 16. Only clubs ranked 1st to 8th qualify automatically for the round of 16, the rest of the best in the playoffs. Of course this concept is also fair for clubs ranked in the top 8, because in the round of 16 they will face clubs that have just qualified from the playoffs.

[ndutndut]

The new format implemented by UEFA has brought new dynamics in both UCL and UEL competitions this season, not only in UEL, even we see in UCL many favorite teams actually have to struggle to qualify for the next round, without the Home Away system, making every match more challenging and there is no longer an advantage to play at home,  So that requires each team to perform optimally in each of their matches and of course indirectly improves the quality and intensity of the current UEL and UCL competitions, the new format has provided greater opportunities for teams that are usually considered underdogs to make surprises, so we can say that it seems that indeed the format change was made to deliberately provide difficulties for the team team that has dominated so far.

At the beginning of the season, many said that this new format would benefit big teams because they have a complete squad. Because there will be many matches to be played, it will make small teams overwhelmed in rotating players. Some even said that the league format would benefit big teams, Man City will top the standings every season but in reality they are now struggling to qualify for the play-offs. Underdog teams will never be able to succeed, big teams will find it easier to play against small teams, and small teams will return to their rightful place at the bottom of the standings and will never reach the big round again, will never make a surprise again.

However, in reality so far it is very different from what many people have predicted, now there are many underdog teams both in the champions league and in the European league, small teams are actually making surprises. And yes, it cannot be denied that with this new format, apart from producing exciting matches, it also produces surprises, with this new format it will be difficult to predict because small teams have the same opportunity to compete for the trophy.

[hahay]

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The league format was actually aimed at creature more competition and I think that is almost achieved as unlike before the europa is now even more serious and very competitive as it now appears that getting pass the group stage alone isn't an easy one like the former where you have to literally just play against four teams in eight fixtures but this time you get stretched way beyond that and if you don't have the stamina and possible strength,,you may get relegated by the better sides.

Previously, when the group phase format was still used, the teams that would qualify for the last 16 could already be predicted, this time everything has changed completely after the new format was implemented, each club must protect each other's opportunities because there is no longer a Home Away system. Now there is a little bit of a different color than before, each team must maintain their mentality to steal points at the opponent's headquarters to increase their chances of finishing in the top 8.
Position changes will still occur in the top 8 positions because the points difference is still very thin.

Also, if I look at each team that competes is like grouped regarding the level of each team and thus, we will see  more top teams vs top teams and vice versa, about mediocre teams vs mediocre teams. But even so, of course there are still matches that  bring together mediocre teams vs top teams,  that could be the good moment for the top teams to get three points. But unfortunately, some of the top teams failed to take advantage of that moment,so that those who were previously strong candidates to win the trophy, but in reality they got less  than optimal results.

[dezoel]

We have seen how the new format has affected the big team's ball possession that they now fall below our expectations by having a poor performance. This new format has deeply changed the atmosphere of games to full of suspense that a team will have a difficult time studying their opponent and preparing against them on short notice, having their domestic league competition in mind to fight for the top spot

Introduction of new format from UEFA increased competitiveness and challenges for all teams as now they needed to give their best in every match and all teams are having same level of chance for going through with in previous system we were having some advantage for few clubs which were dropped from Champions League which were not ideal for many teams but with this new format we have increase of quality and competition level is also now at the top.

We have good surprises which increase fans interest and also helpful for all teams with this now in future we will surely have increase of quality in many other leagues which were having huge difference of quality changes like these are essential, and we are surely needed to understand for sack of game quality.

[indah rezqi]

Actulay, PSG has been struggling to compete in the Champions League since last season, where Enrique squad almost failed to reach the last 16 because they had to compete tightly with AC Milan in Group F. Meanwhile, this season, the new Champions League format has put PSG in a more difficult position, especially since they have lost their goal machine, Mbappe. PSG journey to reach the last 16 this season depends on the match against Man City in the 7th round, which if they fail, they will be eliminated even though they are able to win in the last match of the League phase against Stuttgart. Overall, the change in the format of the Champions League match this season, not only makes it difficult for PSG, Bayern Munchen, Real Madrid and Man City who are often favored also look overwhelmed to compete in the League phase. We know that injury factors play a significant role in efforts to create consistency.

[Pokapoka124]

Galatasaray honestly looks good enough with Osimhen getting used to the team, and with new transfers they are making, it could be possible for them to win this title. I am considering betting on them for the title, not sure if it would be smart move but the odds are good. I mean we have no certain names yet, nothing is official yet, but they are considering to get Dybala and Skriniar, which would be amazing additions to their team and could actually make them play much better as well.

We are talking about one superstar level player for them, and one great defender, if this happens, we could see them actually have a momentum to make it further. Is it possible? Yes, is it likely? No. So, it is going to be a tough bet without a doubt.

Yes, there are only few teams capable of standing up to Galatasaray in the Turkish Super League, and I am confident they will undoubtedly be crowned champions this season. Galatasaray home form has been very impressive, they remain my favourites to dominate the league. And with their recent transfer plans I’m sure that they will be able to achieve greatness beyond the league in season to come.

[Lidger]

In fact, Amorim made a big challenge by leaving Sporting Lisbon, which was in a great situation, and going to Manchester United. It will be difficult for him because they are playing with players he does not know at all, players he has not worked with before. I think he will gradually put the team into the system and they will be successful. I have full confidence that they will be an important team next year.

Just like when he first set foot in Sporting he also did not know the players in the team and it took him at least a few seasons until finally Sporting's performance improved from year to year, it is very unfortunate that Amorim had to leave the club when he loved it and chose a club that was in chaos and he was forced to build the club from the bottom, I think we need to give Amorim time because changing a club in an instant is not the job of a coach but the job of a magician

Amorim is a business man, and wants to show his skills and experience to the world that he knows how to revive a club that's is stumbling. He did it in Sporting and can also do it in United, if he gets his desired players. Amorim is still young and has more talent in him, he needs more time to transform the team and we can start seeing good results from next season.

Always based on his own strategy and skill but the performance of the team cannot be changed but skill and strategy as well as that manager needs good quality players in the club. I won't say that the players who are present in Manchester United are very good, but this manager is trying his best and because of his efforts, he is performing well with this team. If Manchester United give him a chance and let him spend the money as he likes, I believe he will be able to sign a lot of quality players that he can use very well later on. Manchester United should be given this opportunity, as they have spent a lot of money in the past to improve their team's performance, so if they spend money in the right places now, it may not pay off.

[tusandii]

Galatasaray honestly looks good enough with Osimhen getting used to the team, and with new transfers they are making, it could be possible for them to win this title. I am considering betting on them for the title, not sure if it would be smart move but the odds are good. I mean we have no certain names yet, nothing is official yet, but they are considering to get Dybala and Skriniar, which would be amazing additions to their team and could actually make them play much better as well.

We are talking about one superstar level player for them, and one great defender, if this happens, we could see them actually have a momentum to make it further. Is it possible? Yes, is it likely? No. So, it is going to be a tough bet without a doubt.

Yes, there are only few teams capable of standing up to Galatasaray in the Turkish Super League, and I am confident they will undoubtedly be crowned champions this season. Galatasaray home form has been very impressive, they remain my favourites to dominate the league. And with their recent transfer plans I’m sure that they will be able to achieve greatness beyond the league in season to come.

I think what @dazoel meant was winning the Europa League title because he said it in the Europa League thread in this competition of course there are many clubs that have the ability to match Galatasaray but that doesn't mean Galatasaray doesn't have a chance to win the title I'm sure this club is also ambitious to win the title this season with the help of several potential players like Oshimen will make Galatasaray more confident to face the challenges ahead.

[samuraijin]

Galatasaray honestly looks good enough with Osimhen getting used to the team, and with new transfers they are making, it could be possible for them to win this title. I am considering betting on them for the title, not sure if it would be smart move but the odds are good. I mean we have no certain names yet, nothing is official yet, but they are considering to get Dybala and Skriniar, which would be amazing additions to their team and could actually make them play much better as well.

We are talking about one superstar level player for them, and one great defender, if this happens, we could see them actually have a momentum to make it further. Is it possible? Yes, is it likely? No. So, it is going to be a tough bet without a doubt.

Yes, there are only few teams capable of standing up to Galatasaray in the Turkish Super League, and I am confident they will undoubtedly be crowned champions this season. Galatasaray home form has been very impressive, they remain my favourites to dominate the league. And with their recent transfer plans I’m sure that they will be able to achieve greatness beyond the league in season to come.

I think what @dazoel meant was winning the Europa League title because he said it in the Europa League thread in this competition of course there are many clubs that have the ability to match Galatasaray but that doesn't mean Galatasaray doesn't have a chance to win the title I'm sure this club is also ambitious to win the title this season with the help of several potential players like Oshimen will make Galatasaray more confident to face the challenges ahead.

Galatasaray has a slim chance, because there are many candidates to win the Europa League and several top European clubs fill their respective positions in the Europa League standings, Lazio, Bilbao, are candidates who dominate the title this season because both have the same points so the chances are that these two clubs, regarding Galatasaray it is very difficult for them to get the title, but if they are consistent there is a possibility that they can get it.

[Helena Yu]

Galatasaray has a slim chance, because there are many candidates to win the Europa League and several top European clubs fill their respective positions in the Europa League standings, Lazio, Bilbao, are candidates who dominate the title this season because both have the same points so the chances are that these two clubs, regarding Galatasaray it is very difficult for them to get the title, but if they are consistent there is a possibility that they can get it.

Did you forget that this is Europa League?

Rangers, Villarreal and Sevilla able to make it to final, no one predict they can go to final. I would say any teams have a chance, Galatasaray is very possible because they at rank 6  in table, it just they will meet Frankfurt, as we know Frankfurt is quite strong in this season.

Or we might see unknown team in final because rank 9-24 teams match against weaker teams.

[bering]

Galatasaray has a slim chance, because there are many candidates to win the Europa League and several top European clubs fill their respective positions in the Europa League standings, Lazio, Bilbao, are candidates who dominate the title this season because both have the same points so the chances are that these two clubs, regarding Galatasaray it is very difficult for them to get the title, but if they are consistent there is a possibility that they can get it.

Talking about champion candidates we all know at the beginning of season Manchester United has appears as the first favourite to win the title but in fact they have to change their manager and currently still hard struggle to playing consistent so being an the champion candidates don't mean will be easily to through an Group phase and went to the final match moreover Europa league is unpredictable because sometimes strong team lost against weak team

If we talking about Galatasaray if i am not wrong according to the history they can get Europa league trophy on 2000 and this achievement makes them as the only Turkish club that can get a trophy in this competition so this proven Galatasaray has good mentality moreover Osimhen is on fire now and they are not targeting the trophy but if Galatasaray can playing consistent i think potentially they can advances to the final match

[Abbatty]

Talking about champion candidates we all know at the beginning of season Manchester United has appears as the first favourite to win the title but in fact they have to change their manager and currently still hard struggle to playing consistent so being an the champion candidates don't mean will be easily to through an Group phase and went to the final match moreover Europa league is unpredictable because sometimes strong team lost against weak team

If we talking about Galatasaray if i am not wrong according to the history they can get Europa league trophy on 2000 and this achievement makes them as the only Turkish club that can get a trophy in this competition so this proven Galatasaray has good mentality moreover Osimhen is on fire now and they are not targeting the trophy but if Galatasaray can playing consistent i think potentially they can advances to the final match

Maybe before the season began, many people will consider Manchester United as candidate in winning the Europa league, though they are a few stronger team also they were consider favorite too, the likes of Galataxary, lazio Athletico Bilbao, Roma, Real sociedad and more. As the group stages matches are played and things began to get into shape we can all say now that Manchester United are not favorites in winning the Europa league this season again. They play very poorly, even after there is a change in the management they still can’t find their feet, they are not winless in 4 matches across all competitions. They currently sit 7th at the standing, Qualification is not yet guaranteed with them having 2 matches left to play, a win in one of the match could guarantee them a place in the knockout stages.

Like you said galataxary are been consider among the favorites in winning the Europa league, there are some other clubs which I also consider, the likes of Athletico Bilbao, lazio and even Frankfurt. The Europe league this season have been interesting so far, most big clubs are struggling and might not even qualify for the knockout stages. Athletic Bilbao are creating waves and they are still unbeaten in the competition, they are among strong favorites in the the trophy.