Top 4 clashes to watch out for in the return leg of UEFA Europa league last 32

Top 4 clashes to watch out for in the return leg of UEFA Europa league last 32

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1.       Leipzig did well to beat Napoli 3-1 at Stadio San Paolo in the first leg of the Europa League last 32

The Neapolitans’ main goal is to win Scudetto and it is expected that Napoli’s coach Maurizio Sarri will give a chance to their young campaigners at the Europa League. On the other hand, The Red Bulls have been in a thrilling form of late and all the eyes will be on them as they gear up to record yet another win over the Serie A side. Timo Werner scored a brace in the 3-1 win over the Neapolitans in the previous match and the German rising star will be the man to watch in the home team.

2.       Arsenal have been struggling in the Premier League this season, but they produced a thrilling performance in a 3-0 win over Ostersunds in the first leg of the Europa League last 32

The Gunners got their job done in the first leg but they certainly want to give fans yet another reason to celebrate. Arsene Wenger is likely to rest key players, regardless of which players will be deployed in the starting XI, but looking at the recent form of the gunner, it is obvious that the Premier League side will emerge triumphant in the return leg. The Ostersunds seem nervous ahead of their clash against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in London.  Also, not to forget that the Gunners demolished BATE Borisov 6-0 in their last home game in the Europa League and that is yet another reason why home win should be considered.

3.       Atletico Madrid came from behind to beat Copenhagen 4-1 in the first leg of the Europa League last 32

Los Rojiblancos proved their worth in their last face-off in the competition, as a result, they have an advantage going into the next round of the European competition. Diego Simeone’s men go for a win in every single match they play and are likely to take the return leg very seriously. It is well known that Atletico Madrid are a real force to be reckoned with at home and it is obvious that they are going to record yet another win over Copenhagen. On the other hand, Stale Solbakken’s troops have been struggling in all competitions this season and they are unlikely to spoil Atletico Madrid’s party at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano. Antoine Griezmann found the net in the 4-1 win over Copenhagen and he will look forward to continue his form in the return leg.

4.       Serie-A giants Milan outplayed Ludogorets in the first leg of the Europa League last 32

The Rossoneri got their job done in the 3-0 win over the Bulgarian champions and they are likely to adopt a cautious approach at Stadio San Siro. Coach Genaro Gattuso is likely to mix the squad against Ludogorets this time out, but regardless of which players will be deployed in the starting line-up, it looks like that the hosts will record yet another win over Dimitar Dimitrov’s men. The Bulgarians will face an uphill task in the return leg and with regards to their recent performances, it doesn’t look like that they are capable of making a miracle in Italy. Italian rising star Patrick Cutrone is enjoying a season to remember as  the youngster found the net for Milan in the 3-0 win over Ludogorets and he is likely to lead the line for the Rossoneri in the return leg.

Channel Tune-in

Date

Time

Game

Channel

22/02/18

23:30

LEIPZIG VS. NAPOLI

Sony Ten 2 SD & HD

22/02/18

23:30

ATLETICO VS. KOBENHAVN

Sony ESPN SD & HD

23/02/18

01:35

ARSENAL VS. OSTERSUND

Sony Ten 2 SD & HD

23/02/18

01:35

MILAN VS. LUDOGORETS

Sony Ten 3 SD & HD