Topic: UEFA Europa League 2023/24 Season (Read 49725 times)

I also think Xabi Alonso lack of experience as manager hurt his team in Europa League final. They had great season but couldn't win final game. Alonso knows what it's like to play in big games but managing is different. He needs more experience to make good decisions and motivate his players when it matters most. But I think he will learn from this and do better next time. Next season Leverkusen has chance to go far in Champions League and Alonso can show what he can do on biggest stage. Winning trophy as manager would be amazing, and I think he can do it. Alonso is a young manager with a lot of potential, and I'm excited to see how he grows and succeeds in the future.

Xabi Alonso has tried to win the final match of Europa league. They already performed well during the season, but it was unlucky that they couldn't play with their best level in the final match. I think Xabi Alonso still has a lack experience to face the final match as a manager. If he already has enough experience, he may win the match against Atalanta. Sure he has the experience in the final but it was when Xabi as a player. It is a different experience, Xabi needs an experience for coach career.

Xabi Alonso has another chance to finish the season with unbeaten record again next season. Although it seems will be so difficult but it is not impossible. But what I want to see is Xabi Alonso wins the first international trophy as a manager. Xavi will try a new experience in UCL, Leverkusen will play in UCL for the next season.

However, Xabi Alonso has a great record as a young manager so far.



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Football is one game that's full of surprises and that's why it's never a good move for any club to underestimate the strength of their opponents. I was very surprised to see that Bayer Leverkusen decided to underestimate a club that eliminated Liverpool from the UEFA Europa League competition. Atalanta showed much determination to reach the final of the competition so I was expecting them to give their all in that final since it's one opportunity that they would likely not be getting anytime soon.
Playing in their first European final, the Italian club was playing with so much quest for a European trophy while their opponents Bayer Leverkusen were very confident and relaxed. Even when Atalanta went two goals up, Leverkusen players were still thinking they'll come back like they've been doing in most games they've played this season but were humbled when Ademola Lookman scored Atalanta's third goal to complete his hattrick.

This is very true, if you had watched that game, you will agree with me that in the first half , Leverkusen appeared so relaxes and Atlanta seized the opportunity and made sure they had as many goals as possible just the same thing they did with Liverpool, it felt like Leverkusen was thinking it was their regular league games and they were going to be able to pull up a come back in the second half of the game.

Underestimating any team at any point has always been the killer of a NY teams chances of been able to win a game because they eventually get surprised at what their opponent will be able to do to them in the end. Leverkusen taught that with their experience throughout the season, Atalanta wasn't supposed to be an issue to them but then it turned out sad that not only were they an issue, they also denied them the trophy at the end of the day because they were unable to secure even a single goal by the end of the game.

The tactics of coming out to bet a goal and then trying to making sure to secure the goal with all that they have got has really helped them a long way to be able to turn out the winners of the league title by the end of the season, this only served as a good lesson to Leverkusen and by next season they will be sure to not seeing any team as any lesser as they will get shocked at what may come their way so at all point putting your best is that which they are going to do.

Usually until towards the end of the season most teams don't get to put in much efforts in their domestic league as they do in the champions league or other European leagues where they play, this is probably because they prioritize the champions league and other European league much More than their domestic league because in their domestic league, there's always a way to get back to position at some point but with the champions league and Europa it's different.

Champions league performance is usually different with most teams and same applies to their Europa performance too most times and you cannot really get to blame these teams because the prestige attached to these leagues varies aswell a d so they treat it as such, in the Europa the performance of most teams aswell do Barry from their performance in their domestic league , Roma was having a much better performance in the Europa than they were in their domestic league until they crashed out the. They got to improve their performance at domestic levels.

Manchester united aswell did almost same with the champions league, so it becomes like a norm around all other teams in the European competition, this season it was after most of the teams have lost out of the champions league they then get to take their domestic league games serious with hopes of getting to finish their leagues games well by the end of the season so they can have opportunity to appear in the champions league again the following season.

Final match has a very different atmosphere compared from ordinary matches, so indeed mentality and motivation are important factors that greatly affect the performance of both teams in the final, I don't want to say if Leverkusen did not have a strong mentality in the final, but of course we can see how the comparison between the performance when they played in the Bundesliga and the final against Atlanta at that time which was very difference.  In addition, we can also see how they performed in the DFB Pokal final which was only able to score 1 goal against a team from the German 2nd Division, even though they won, it was clear that the Leverkusen players had a pretty bad mentality in the match.

Atlanta and Leverkusen will play in the Champions League next season, so indeed they need to improve their mentality even better because the Champions League is a very competitive game and of course has a bigteam  and ready to destroy Atlanta and also Leverkusen later, although leverkusen defeat from Atlanta in the Europa League final,  but I think it will not make Leverkusen and Alonso look bad at the moment.    

One of the reasons Bayer Leverkusen failed in winning is the Europa League is because they never believed their opponent could played them a tough game that would stop them from winning but all the same Bayer Leverkusen had a wonderful season even if they didn't win Europa league,  they had a great season in europa league.  I still believe Bayer Leverkusen can still give a better performance next season in Bundesliga league and them joining champions league will be interesting.  Bayer Leverkusen have good squad which I think they still have the chance of having a great performance next season.

In football, there are traditions and rule that has existed, such as the winner of the FA Cup earning a ticket to the Europa League. While domestic league performances are crucial, competitions like the FA Cup are important. Manchester United's current ticket to the UEL is a sign of luck, as it has given them an opportunity to reevaluate their selves and prepare for the upcoming season. However, consistent poor performance would cause doubts about the team's reliability.

 Despite their current state, they still have time to fix any loopholes in the squad for next season. By this method, they can put themselves up for a more competitive performance. While nothing is certain in football, there are still opportunities to bounce back on track. Dortmund's unexpected journey to the final shows how their luck, combined with strategic matchups worked for them, paving way for their success.

 Looking ahead, Manchester United's fate will depend on how they face the challenges and opportunities that arise in the next season. While luck can play a role, it's also the team's duty to work out their success. By using opportunities and addressing their weaknesses, Manchester United can aim to get back their status as a formidable force in both domestic and international competitions.

In essence, Bayer Leverkusen only failed to achieve the treble winner, but Bayer Leverkusen managed to go unbeaten throughout the season in the domestic league. With this achievement, of course, Bayer Leverkusen has succeeded in achieving extraordinary and of course very impressive achievements throughout the season. But indeed, of course it will be difficult to do it again, because even a big team will find it difficult to get an unbeatable result like that. So yes, even though Bayer Leverkusen ultimately failed to get the Europa League trophy, but Bayer Leverkusen was still impressive in its last season, and we will wait for the results that Bayer Leverkusen will get in the next season, whether it will remain good, or maybe get bad results.

There is a difference when they play in the Bundesliga and when they play in the Champions League. Their game in the Champions League was more promising, so they managed to advance to the final match after beating Paris Saint Germain in the semi-final match. It was something that was not predicted beforehand, but they managed to do well.
Manchester United in the Champions League this season is very bad, they are the team at the bottom with only collecting 4 points. Even though previously they were favorites to qualify for the round of 16, they couldn't do it. They could only win 1 time and draw 1 time, and 4 other matches ended in defeat. Obviously it's a bad result to be in a group that tends to be easy in my opinion.

But Ancelotti must learn from yesterday's UEL final where Leverkusen, who was the favorite, was badly defeated by Atalanta by three goals without reply, even though it seems impossible that Dortmund would do the same thing by scoring more than one goal against Madrid, I think it will definitely be difficult because Madrid has a pretty good defense as well, as we know their defense is quite solid. Whatever the result, of course, never underestimate your opponent in the final because they could surprise the team that is more of a favourite.

Dortmund might be able to give a surprise to all Madrid fans, that's why Ancelotti has to convince his team to play carefully in this final match which will not be long before it starts, I see the strength of both of them is quite equal and hopefully the result will not be a draw until the end of the match because I know for sure that both of them will play as hard as possible to be able to play defensively and attack with fast attacks, I hope this match displays their best performance, I also bet on this match, whoever wins it must be recognized as a strong team in Europe this season .

Last season's failure was due to many Man Utd players being injured and several other problems that could affect Man Utd's performance, making them look a little weak and failing to compete until the semi-finals, but this season will come when Man Utd can bring in new players and replace the players who no longer have the enthusiasm to contribute to the club, I am sure Man Utd will get satisfactory results.

Talking about Dortmund, actually the club being able to qualify for the final round is not luck, but Dortmund's performance is much better, very consistent and can maintain its performance until it reaches the final round and we can also see from the performance displayed against PSG at that time Dortmund looked better self-confident.

Leverkusen had a great season. Simply amazing. They surprised everyone by winning the Bundesliga unbeaten. Nobody. Its what winners do. You're surprised. They defy expectations.

Their Europa League conclusion wasnt fairytale. ATL performed well, and you have to give them credit. Do not overlook Leverkusen's achievements. This team is growing. A strong foundation, winning mentality, and bright future await them.

They must learn from this loss, work hard, and return stronger. They will, trust me. Talent, drive, and fan support are theirs. The Leverkusen story just began. They'll be a force for years.

If Manchester United perform well in the league next season, I am confident they will perform well in the Europa League competition as well; however, if they do not improve in the Premier League, they will still be eliminated in the Europa League, because Manchester United must buy players if they want to do well next season, because without key players, Manchester United will not suffer again. I saw Erik Tag's growth to obtain the opportunity to defeat Manchester City in the FA Cup, and I am confident he will do well, but he needs to add some players because some of the players are weak now and are not doing as well as they once did. And if he can't acquire players the next season, and can't win matches am sure he will be definitely sack, because even now they have not say anything about him if he will continue next season or not.

I just saw that Real Madrid's match against Dortmund would be very difficult, and everyone gives Real Madrid hope in the match, and even check bet madrid has more chances to win the title, so let's see how the game ends tonight. And I'm with Real Madrid because I believe they'll respond and win the trophy. Ancelotti should try to win the Champions League and anticipate something to happen on the pitch. Everyone is prepared for the final.

Manchester United played in the UCL last season and look how badly they performed. This season they will appear in the European league and I hope they can be a little better than the previous season. I think for now United is worthy to play in UEL. At least they got through the group phase and played in the quarterfinals or even the semifinals.

Dortmund are playing very well this season and I think they deserve to play in the final. Dortmund beat several strong teams such as AC Milan, PSV, Atletico Madrid and PSG to reach the final. Maybe they are not as strong as Munich or even City but Dortmund are playing extraordinary and could give a surprise tonight.

Hahaha the rules in competitions like this have been around for long time same as the winner of the FA Cup getting a ticket to the European League, of course this is not about performance in the domestic league because competitions like the FA Cup and also the Premier League are important competitions Also.
Manchester United luck should be way for them to work well in preparing for next season, if they continue to perform poorly and are eliminated in the Europa League next season then it is clear that they are team that really cannot be relied on.
But it is still the end of the season and there is plenty of time for Manchester United to start correcting any mistakes and strengthening the composition of players in order to have performance capable of competing next season.

Nothing is impossible, just look like in the UCL, Dortmund were very lucky to reach the final and it was all because they had opponents they could beat even though Dortmund themselves were not strong team.
Something similar could happen to Manchester Uniter if they are lucky and only get opponents they feel they can beat, but opportunities like this are not easy to get, we see how things develop next season.

I don't think it's a shameful result at all, because I think 1 defeat doesn't erase what they have shown this season. They have proven that they are a team that can also win the Bundesliga title and even that without losing, although in the end they could not maintain their unbeaten record because they had to lose to Atalanta, but that should not embarrass them.

I feel that what they have achieved this season is more than enough, they performed extraordinary and they won the league title and domestic competition and that is not just one number. Xabi really succeeded in bringing Leverkusen to achieve something that they had been very difficult to achieve. Next season will be a tough challenge for them, because they have to maintain what they achieved this season. And usually maintaining will be more difficult than starting something. They have to prove that they are consistent enough to maintain their performance.

Xabi Alonso and his entire squad doesn't run from fight, rather they embraced them but this one was just out of the picture. The Europa League final was definitely tough and only the best was able to accumulate winning points and they're now Europa League title champion. Bayer Leverkusen maintain an unbeaten run in bundesliga but couldn't make it al complete after their defeats against Atalanta in the Europa League final. This was humiliating result on Atalanta ends.

The win against Liverpool seemed to be a turning point for Atalanta. It gave them a confidence booster that made them having strong performances in the remaining games of the season. Their effective attacks and strong defense were really being tested successfully. Gasperini made the team know their own capability to beat any team.

Leverkusen put themself under pressure by the ambition of chasing unbeaten record. It took toll on them making it hard to have a proper preparation for the climax of the season. Every thing went out of control after conceding 2 goals in 25 minutes. That was not a common game where they can make a comeback with late goals, and they have to accept the fact that they were lost because of themself.

Exactly what I think aswell, it was never a game that promise to be easy and Leverkusen should have never taught they were going to be handed the trophy just like that, they had all the odds in their favour but they still needed to show how well they were deserving of the trophy by winning that particular game and that's why it's never a good idea to underestimate any team especially if they have gotten to the finals.

Atlanta winning Liverpool at some point in the league was supposed to be a lesson to Leverkusen not to have it lightly will with them because they were looking like they will not cease to utilize every privilege and opportunity they have got if they eventually get one just like they did against Liverpool even with the whole strength exhibited by Liverpool then in the Europa and their domestic league aswell, Leverkusen had a tough task ahead but it appears they weren't ready for it and so they lost the game to Atlanta who then became the winners of the league title.

One thing I've got to understand is that for a team to have been able to get to a finals of any game, they are definitely not to be underestimated because they have actually thrived enough to be able to have made it to that point and so they should be taken seriously even if they look in experienced with a finals of a particular league game, they still shouldn't be seen as a team that cannot win the game became at that point they will put in their very best and make sure they win if the opportunity comes.