2015-16 UEFA Europa League

DD12 · Post #301 » by **DD12** » Thu Feb 25, 2016 9:47 pm

LOL at some spurs fans questioned Lamela before.

Dude is a pure talent.

Post #302 » by **Baphomet** » Thu Feb 25, 2016 9:50 pm

DD12 wrote:LOL at some spurs fans questioned Lamela before.

Dude is a pure talent.

Love the guy, but I think it's understandable that some questioned a record signing who couldn't get on the pitch, and when he did he was awful. I knew he'd prove his worth eventually. He's amazing, one of many great young talents on this Spurs team.

Post #303 » by **Baphomet** » Thu Feb 25, 2016 9:51 pm

Crazy game at Basel

Post #304 » by **magik9113** » Thu Feb 25, 2016 9:51 pm

Foye wrote:
magik9113 wrote:
Foye wrote:
Luckily for Serie A Lazio got a free ticket for the next round, though.

Meh, they're not likely to go far in this

Why not? They have nothing to play for in Serie A and can focus on EL. A bit of luck in the draw and the semi final is possible although not likely.

Yea it'd require a lot of luck with the draw. I would like to see them get Liverpool, though.

Shame Napoli didn't start with their strongest lineup either match, but I can't blame them since they are almost a lock for CL next year. It's fair to say they are in a bit of a crisis now though.
Villareal defended brilliantly both games and I don't want to take anything from them.

truth18 · Post #305 » by **truth18** » Thu Feb 25, 2016 9:55 pm

mercgold3 wrote:
truth18 wrote:You ready Merc?

Nah, We give up before the start. That lineup is killing me.

Gg, man. You guys played really hard.

Post #306 » by **magik9113** » Thu Feb 25, 2016 10:01 pm

So disappointed by Napoli's elimination. They were the best team in this besides Tottenham and BvB.
Of course Sevilla needs to be mentioned along with the rest of the Spanish teams.

Post #307 » by **Baphomet** » Thu Feb 25, 2016 10:02 pm

Hopeful for these draws:

Spurs vs. Dortmund
United vs. Liverpool

truth18 · Post #308 » by **truth18** » Thu Feb 25, 2016 10:03 pm

Baphomet wrote:Hopeful for these draws:

Spurs vs. Dortmund
United vs. Liverpool

Would be awesome to play you guys! I think we would see some really entertaining games.

Post #309 » by **magik9113** » Thu Feb 25, 2016 10:05 pm

Baphomet wrote:Spurs vs. Dortmund

save it for the semis at least

Post #310 » by **Baphomet** » Thu Feb 25, 2016 10:17 pm

truth18 wrote:
Baphomet wrote:Hopeful for these draws:

Spurs vs. Dortmund
United vs. Liverpool

Would be awesome to play you guys! I think we would see some really entertaining games.

I think you're the only team left in the tournament that genuinely frightens me. I want to see it purely for the spectacle, I feel like it would be end-to-end insanity.

Merc_Porto · Post #311 » by **Merc_Porto** » Thu Feb 25, 2016 10:24 pm

I think Sevilla is the clear favorite to me, because of the recent history in this competition.

I hope Liverpool (not going to happen) or Dortmund wins the competition.

Post #312 » by **Baphomet** » Thu Feb 25, 2016 10:26 pm

Sevilla do have the European pedigree and have been amazing in this competition lately. I think that Villarreal are the better team this season though, of the remaining Spanish clubs in the EL.

Hellcrooner · Post #313 » by **Hellcrooner** » Thu Feb 25, 2016 11:31 pm

I know is almost imposible but i would like Athletic Bilbao win this.

They are the fourth biggest team in spain but they have had no luck in europe ever and their 30 year ( relevant) silverware drought is too much.

I like their " only home grown/national" talent aproach .

Foye · Post #314 » by **Foye** » Fri Feb 26, 2016 12:43 am

Hellcrooner wrote:I know is almost imposible but i would like Athletic Bilbao win this.

They are the fourth biggest team in spain but they have had no luck in europe ever and their 30 year ( relevant) silverware drought is too much.

I like their " only home grown/national" talent aproach .

What they are doing is certainly impressive if you consider how small that basque region is.

Hellcrooner · Post #315 » by **Hellcrooner** » Fri Feb 26, 2016 1:47 am

Foye wrote:
Hellcrooner wrote:I know is almost imposible but i would like Athletic Bilbao win this.

They are the fourth biggest team in spain but they have had no luck in europe ever and their 30 year ( relevant) silverware drought is too much.

I like their " only home grown/national" talent aproach .

What they are doing is certainly impressive if you consider how small that basque region is.

And even more considering the biggest players end up walking out.

Add to that team the likes of Llorente, Azpilicueta , Xabi Alonso, Javi Martínez and they could even be a serious threat at La Liga.

King Julien · Post #316 » by **King Julien** » Fri Feb 26, 2016 1:51 am

Post #317 » by **LittleOzzy** » Fri Feb 26, 2016 1:55 am

Draw is tomorrow, right?

King Julien · Post #318 » by **King Julien** » Fri Feb 26, 2016 1:56 am

Yes, at 13:00CET.

Hellcrooner · Post #319 » by **Hellcrooner** » Fri Feb 26, 2016 2:12 am

Top tier candidates to win it : BVB, Spurs, Seville, Utd
Dark Horse candidates to win it: Bayer, Valencia, VIllareal, Liverpool
Semis at best: Lazio ,Shaktar, Athletic, fenerbace
Cinderellas: Braga , Sparta, Basel, Anderletch

Merc_Porto · Post #320 » by **Merc_Porto** » Fri Feb 26, 2016 2:17 am

Hellcrooner wrote:Top tier candidates to win it : Utd

Nah