Mar 11, 2021 at 06:30
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The knockout stages of the Europa League measure the potential of English football, the majority among the aspiring competition that bursts into its decisive stretch with the survival of historic clubs in the Old Continent and rookies wanting to grow. Tottenham, Manchester United and Arsenal represent the strength of the Premier. In front of them, two Spaniards, Granada and Villarreal, two Italians, Milan and Roma, and two Ukrainians, Dinamo Kiev and Shakhtar.
Tottenham, who won the tournament then called the UEFA Cup in 1972 and 1984, face Dinamo Zagreb, one of the surprises of the competition. Jose Mourinho’s team, with Gareth Bale on the rise, sees the Europa League as the straightest and shortest way to play the next Champions League. In front, the Croatian representative who has never exceeded the round of 16 in this competition.
The Arsenal completes the English representation. Mikel Arteta’s team has never won this tournament in which he was a finalist in 2000 and 2019. As a rival Olympiacos, who never exceeded the eighth. This is the fifth attempt by the Hellenes to reach the fourth.
Ajax, who won in 1992, is another historic one. Coming from the Champions League, he stagnated last year in the round of 32, surpassed by Getafe. His date is against the Young Boys. For their part, Roma will face Shakhtar, champion in 2009.
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