EUROPA LEAGUE – Page 2 – Football Flame

24Feb

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EUROPA LEAGUE, Juventus, Manchester United, ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI

Man United storm into Europa League last 16 as Juventus, Roma march on

Antony celebrates victory with Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United at full time during the UEFA Europa League knockout round play-off leg two match between Manchester United and FC Barcelona at Old Trafford on February 23, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom.Manchester United edged out Barcelona to reach the Europa League last 16 on Thursday where they were joined by fellow heavyweights Juventus and Roma.After the first leg of their play-off ended 2-2 in Spain, United got the better of Barcelona at Old Trafford to progress 4-3 on aggregate with Antony securing the winner.Robert Lewandowski’s early penalty had given Barca the perfect start but La Liga leaders were again undone with the step up to the European stage as Fred levelled early in the second period.Antony then delivered his bigges...

16Feb

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BARCELONA FC, EUROPA LEAGUE, Raphinha

Europa League: Man Utd draw thrilling contest with Barcelona

Raphinha of FC Barcelona and Casemiro of Manchester United during the UEFA Europa League knockout round play-off leg one match between FC Barcelona and Manchester United at Spotify Camp Nou on February 16, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.Manchester United and Barcelona contested a thrilling first-leg draw at the Nou Camp to leave their Europa League play-off tie finely poised. Having previously met in two Champions League finals – both of which Barca won – the sides are on the path to recovery in trying to reach those heady heights again. This encounter in Europe’s secondary competition was another step on that road back to the top. Xavi’s men grabbed the opener when Marcos Alonso headed in at the back post from Raphinha’s corner, but United responded immediately through the in-form Marcus Rashfo...

15Feb

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BARCELONA FC, EUROPA LEAGUE, NEWS, Ronald Araujo

Xavi plans to use Araujo against in-form Marcus Rashford

04 Ronald Araujo of FC Barcelona controls the ball during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona v Sevilla FC at Spotify Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, on February 5th, 2023.Barcelona welcome an in-form Marcus Rashford to the Camp Nou on Thursday for the first leg of their Europa League play-off tie with Manchester United. The England international heads into the game after scoring 21 goals in all competitions this season, including 13 since the World Cup – that’s more than any other player in Europe’s top five leagues. Xavi has been thinking about the game and has come up with a plan to deal with Rashford and his name is Ronald Araujo, according to AS. The Barcelona boss has previously used Araujo up against Vinicius Junior, to good effect, and now wants to do the same thing with R...

4Nov

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Cristiano Ronaldo, EUROPA LEAGUE, NEWS, Real Sociedad

Man United fall short of Europa League top spot

Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United during the UEFA Europa League group E match between Real Sociedad and Manchester United at Reale Arena on November 3, 2022 in San Sebastian, Spain.Manchester United failed to usurp Real Sociedad at the top of Europa League Group E despite a 1-0 win in San Sebastian as Arsenal secured their place in the last 16 after a 1-0 win over FC Zurich on Thursday. United now face a tricky playoff against one of the sides dropping down to the Europa League from the Champions League in February with Barcelona and Juventus potential opponents. Alejandro Garnacho scored the only goal of the night at the Reale Arena after just 17 minutes to surpass George Best as United’s youngest ever non-English scorer in Europe at 18. But the Red Devils were left to rue their defe...

20Oct

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ARSENAL FC, EUROPA LEAGUE, NEWS, PSV EINDHOVEN

Arsenal qualify for Europa League knock-outs

Ibrahim Sangare of PSV Eindhoven disappointed after goal of Granit Xhaka (c) of Arsenal FC during the UEFA Europa League group A match between Arsenal FC and PSV Eindhoven at Emirates Stadium on October 20, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Arsenal have earned a spot in the Europa League knockout stages after Granit Xhaka’s second-half goal was enough to earn a 1-0 win over PSV Eindhoven and maintain the Gunners’ perfect record in the competition. Xhaka’s well-struck volley in the 71st minute on Thursday was the breakthrough Arsenal sought after failing to convert a number of chances thanks to a combination of wasteful finishing and good saves from goalkeeper Walter Benitez. Arsenal are assured of one of the top two spots in group A with a maximum 12 points from four games – and two rounds l...

20Oct

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ARSENAL FC, EUROPA LEAGUE, NEWS

Arsenal Confirmed Lineup vs PSV: Jesus, Saka start; Tierney at left-back

Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal warms up with teammates prior to the UEFA Europa League group A match between Arsenal FC and PSV Eindhoven at Emirates Stadium on October 20, 2022 in London, England. Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka start against PSV Eindhoven, while Kieran Tierney is at left-back for the latest UEFA Europa League clash for Arsenal. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has chosen to go with a strong attacking lineup against PSV Eindhoven at the Emirates. The Spaniard has opted to start with Gabriel Jesus up front, while Bukayo Saka also features on the team sheet. Those selections highlight the importance of the game for the Gunners, who seek yet another win in the UEFA Europa League. Takehiro Tomiyasu starts at right-back, with the pairing of Rob Holding and Gabriel Magalhaes lining up at t...