by It’s the turn of the European League. Now that we have reached the last day of the group stage of the ‘silver’ competition, there are two Spanish teams with many things to play in their respective groups. Those son Villarreal and Betis. The yellow submarine visits the city of Rennes paraca compete for first place in group F, although he already has the certified pass. On the part of the green and white, they receive in the Benito Villamarín to Rangers as group leadersalthough If Pellegrini’s team lose they could be left out of the Europa League.
Fire test for Marcelino’s team
Alabama Villarreal Delaware marcelino You only have to win. That first place It is vital for the yellow submarine, since if they achieve it they would avoid the round of 32 and go directly to the round of 16while, if they finish second, in addition to playing it they will be paired with one of the teams that They arrive at the competition eliminated from the Champions League.
Although both teams are not at their best, Rennes is the leader of Group F with 12 points and Villarreal has 10, while Greek Panathinaikos and Israeli Maccabi Haifa have four and two, respectively. Marcelino García Toral’s team comes to the game after a streak of two bad resultsby accumulating a draw against Maccabi Haifa and the defeat against Real Sociedad in the League.
As for the casualties, the Castellón players will not be able to count on, as was already known, Yeremy Pino and Denis Suárez, who have recently been joined by midfielder Santi Comesaña, while Alfonso Pedraza is suspended for this match and Alberto Moreno and Francis Coquelin have entered the squad list after overcoming their physical discomfort.
These are the options in the group:
- Rennes (12 points): The French, already classified, would manage to pass as first Yeah win or draw against Villarreal.
- Villarreal (10 points): The ‘yellow submarine’ has guaranteed passage, but could opt to be 1st in the group if they beat Rennes at Roazhon Park.
- Panathinaikos (4 points): The Greek team will play in the Conference League play off if they do not lose to Maccabi Haifa.
- Maccabi Haifa (2 points): The Israelis have it more complicated, since they must win on Greek territory to qualify for 3rd place.
‘Life or death’ is decided at Villamarín
Anything can happen on the last day of group C of the Europa League. Betis faces what is probably their most important game of the season so far. The 90 minutes against Rangers at the Benito Villamarín will decide if the Betis qualifies directly to the round of 16 of the Europa League (first in the group), if it qualifies for the previous round (second in the group) or if it goes on to play in the Conference League (third in the group).
The victory of the green and white team would mean automatic qualification for the round of 16.. United Nations tie It could also be useful in case Sparta Prague does not win by three goals or more at Aris Limassol is Cyprus. However the Betis could go on to play in the Conference League in case they lose against the Scots YEl Sparta Prague beat Aris Limassol. Even so, Betis may also be forced to play the previous round in case they lose, as long as Sparta Prague is also defeated.
Even so, nursing is the great concern of Manuel Pellegrini: “Those who do not arrive are Fekir, Sabaly, Bravo and Guido Rodríguez. Carvalho? Both he and Rodri trained normally for days. We didn’t want to risk William for the Europa League,” said the Verdiblanco coach in the pre-match press conference.
This is the group:
- Real Betis (9 points): The Verdiblancos occupy the lead, but could even fall to 3rd place if they lose.
- Ranger (8 points): The Scots will qualify if they beat Betis or if Sparta Prague does not get the three points against Aris Limassol.
- Prague Sparta (7 points): The checks will advance in the Europa League in case of beating Aris Limassol. 1st place would depend on whether they defeat Aris by a margin of 4 goals and Betis-Rangers ends in a draw.
- Aris Limassol (4 points): The Cypriot team would be able to sneak into the Conference play off if they beat Sparta by a margin of 2 goals difference.
The other classified teams
he Bayer Leverkusenhe Liverpool and the Atalanta They are the only three teams that already have the lead assured before the last day. Otherwise, sport Club He is already classified as second in the Atalanta group. West Ham, Freiburg, Marseille, Brighton, Stade Rennais, Villarreal, Slavia Prague, Rome They have passed the group stage, but still have to fight for first place.
Besides, Third places are also in contention, allowing them to continue in European competition in the Conference League..
