“The failed sharks of the Champions League will reach the Europa League”

With Pezzella from the beginning, eBetis drew 1-1 with Roma and last week the Betis team had beaten him 2-1 in Italy. With the draw, the Spanish team secured their qualification for the next round and Mou was asked if he saw him as a candidate to fight for the titleeven though the Portuguese was blunt and threw a stick at more than one … “Betis, favorite? I see it, but I also see that a lot of sharks are coming Failures in the Champions League. And they are big sharks. It will be funny”. Message to Barcelona?

Nice answer from Mourinho

After Roma’s lackluster draw on his visit to the Benito Villamarín stadium, Mourinho went to the press conference and talked a little bit about everything, but one of his answers was the one that attracted the most attention. The former Real Madrid manager was asked if Betis were a candidate to win the Europa League and José replied that it could be, even if they have to come “The failed champions”.

This was taken as a strong enough stick or an elevation shot for Barcelona which has a lot difficult in the Champions League and everything seems to indicate itfor the second consecutive year, cae a Europa League. Logically, the Spanish press was the one that exploded at this response from the Roma coach and had repercussions for all tastes. Real Madrid fans are delighted with those who said Mou, while those of Barcelona do not see him.

Also, the Portuguese added it “it shouldn’t be like that”referring to powerful teams keep up with chances to play an international competition and that, thanks to their teams, have a much better chance of becoming champions than the other teams that have raced it since the group stage of the Europa League. Despite this, recognized what “is a reality” e ratified what “All the failures in the Champions will come here”. very difficult

The great chance to play against a loser

Beyond the statements, which in themselves are very strong, we need to talk about a football issue and that is Roma have many opportunities to meet one of the teams that will go down to the Europa League. This is because, with today’s draw, the Romans no longer have a chance to finish first in their group and, consequently, if they want to continue in Europe. must play on 16.

At this point they arrive the eight teams finished second in the groups of the Europa League and face the eight teams that finished third in the Champions League. Betis equalized and secured the standings and now there is a heads up between Roma (third with four points) and Ludogorets (second with seven points). Also, They meet in Rome at the last appointment and everything will be known there.

And for this a duel could easily take place between Barcelona and Rome. Those led by Xavi are third and must win the two remaining games and that Inter win neither of the remaining two. Very complicated. After Mou’s statements and the confirmation of the duel between the two, we would have a more than beautiful game to watch.