5 Teams Who Stand the Highest Chance of Winning The Europa League
February 21, 2019
The Champions League might have taken centre stage of recent in the footballing world, but the Europa League is also exciting. The 2018/2019 UEFA Europa League has been an enthralling one, and promises to get even better.
This edition features many of the top football clubs from all over Europe, including Arsenal and Chelsea. They were joined by the team who were eliminated from the group stages of the Champions League, and it made the competition even stiffer.
However, teams are competing in the Europa League who have the pedigree and players which increases their chances of claiming the trophy. Today, we explore the top 5 teams who could win the 2018/2019 Europa League.
1. Sevilla
Sevilla has cemented its status as Europa League specialists. The Liga team has enjoyed fantastic success in the European competition, with five triumphs in the last ten years.
Three consecutive victories were secured between 2014 and 2016 when they were then managed by Unai Emery. This Sevilla has started and begun firing on all cylinders. They could just clinch the trophy again.
2. Chelsea
Chelsea is a huge favourite to win the Europa League because they have not just won it before, but also have the quality players required to succeed here.
Chelsea easily topped their group in the group stages and has been spectacular throughout the competition. Could this year’s trophy go to Stamford Bridge?
3. Napoli
The Italian giants, unfortunately, fell to the Europa League after coming third in their group in the Champions League. They boast of excellent players like Insigne, Koulibaly, and Hamsik. Napoli has also been brilliant in the Serie A.
They are definitely a team to watch and can bring the trophy to Italy.
4. Inter Milan
Just like Napoli, Inter Milan found itself in the Europa League after it was eliminated from the Champions League. The Nerazzurri is a team to watch out for; it has been in great form under Coach Luciano Spalletti.
They are without a doubt one of the teams who could win the Europa League.
5. Arsenal
The Gunners find themselves in the Europa League after many years of enjoying football in the Champions League. This time they are coached by Unai Emery, a coach who has enjoyed so much success in the Europa League.
Arsenal also has Aubameyang and other incredible players who are capable of winning the Europa League.
Who do you think will win the 2018/2019 Europa League?
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