There are many big teams joining the Europa League from the group stage of the Champions League this time. I wonder how many of them will care about that tournament and try to win the title.
They should have squandered another chance in the Europa League or they would have received even more boos if they failed only in the early games. Especially clubs like Barcelona, Juventus, and several other big teams that failed in the UCL. In fact, in the European League itself, there are also Arsenal, Man United, Real Betis, Lazio, and other big teams that are currently on fire. This will be more interesting, won't it?
True, Europa League will be more interesting to watch when there are some big names such as the ones you mention above. Juventus is still questionable whether they will be able to go to Europa League or not after failed in the group stage of UCL. Their point is the same as Maccabi while Juventus have to face PSG in the last match. Anyway, even though Europa League is not as popular as UCL, I believe these big teams will try their best to catch the trophy. A trophy is still a trophy, catching it is better then nothing.
The Europa Lweague has taken great interest by many people, teams have been entering that I did not think I would see there in these times, of course Man United, Barceona are not common teams here, but I understand that sometimes you have to keep climbing to get to the best , if you're not at the level it's tough, now as you say, PSG is a very tough team, but I don't know, Juve is a team that has been an example throughout Italy, I think Juve has heart and has shown it in their games and this is something that must be recognized, for me that is very important, because I believe that every team can never lower their morale, just as they fall to the Europa League, they have to come out victorious.
I understand why there is a huge gap among Manchester City and the other teams. Haaland is the biggest factor for Manchester City to be this much clear favourite. I'm a little surprised with Bayern Munich's being favoured more than PSG. But maybe it is related to the group stage performances. PSG didn't impress much as they couldn't beat Benfica and lost the lead to them. Real Madrid are just waiting behind these teams silently. We shouldn't disregard them easily for the championship. I'm even thinking about placing a bet on them to become the champions again.
Bayern is one legend of champions league besides Real Madrid because of that they are being favored. They also have more experienced fight with top club for long time and and able to overcome it all, while PSG they are is look new comer with new composition even the squad have more than what they want, but still they are not much compete in high class. And, for sure when Bayern can beat them in 16 round without have problem, they will one of champion candidate other than Madrid and Man City.
we'll see how determined PSG can beat Munich. they always had the desire to win the Champions League. even with an amazing squad they always fail in the end. Munich is one of the strong candidates for the trophy hunt this season. but I will probably support Man City more for this season. they have played more consistently this season. although we all know the teams that qualify for the top 16 are strong teams. of course, any favorite team could have slipped with the dark horse team this season.
I couldn't agree more with you, I really want Bayern to go through, and they have everything to do so, although I've always been a fan of Madrid, first of all I want Madrid to win again, as a second option if they manage to eliminate Madrid I would like Bayern and Man City as the third option, just because there is Haaland and Pep Guardiola, who for me is a teacher just like Mou.
When we put in context all the amount of speculation that we do, I like that many people in the world have the same thought as in another very distant place, the exchange of information is quite fast and despite the fact that there are different styles of football, tastes for good football is the one that prevails.