UEFA Europa League 2010/11

Benfica up 2-1 now.

Really don't think Europa picks up til the Quarters. At that point, teams realize they can actually win a trophy and step it up. Benfica and Atletico were great games last year and the teams seem hyped for both legs.

Just switched over to the rangers game to see em grab a 92nd min equaliser good night for the british teams so far

Maurice Edu is class

Braga vs Lech Poznan just away to start. We play the winner next round.

Leverkusen thorugh after beating Metalist 2-0 at home (6-0 on agg)

Rolfes and Ballack scored.

Would love to see a Leverkusen and Liverpool final

man city started off great 2-0 allready Dzeko

braga 1 up 1-1 on aggregate

Ajax-Anderlecht on, 2-0 for Ajax.(5-0 agg.)

Looks like there will be 3 Dutch teams with the last 16, not bad.

braga 2 up...portgual beckons so far

Looks like its Braga in the last 16

Bring 'em on!!!!!!!!!!

Maurice Edu is class

I'm a fan of Mo. USA!

Liking PSV's chances in this competition.

They are the only team I fear running in to.

Nah, PSV aren't that good. They seriously lack creativity on center midfield now that Affelay is gone. Lille fielded their 2nd string team both legs against them because they're focussing on the league. And still they were completely dominated by Lille in the first game and were very lucky to undeservedly come back from that. They're very weak defensively. Would even say there's more to fear from Twente when it comes to the Dutch teams. Dzsudzsák however is on great form, but he's the only player currently they can depend on. PSV is still battling for the title aswell and will be till the end of the season, but their squad lacks depth for a busy schedule.

Besides us my money would be on Zenit, Leverkusen or Villareal. Villareal is doing quite well in the league this season, and Nilmar and Senna should be back from injuries soon. Leverkusen having a good season aswell, 2nd currently in the league I believe, I like them. And the Russian league starts in 2 weeks for Zenit, they're completely rested, strong team aswell. We'll really have to perform better than we have to beat those.

Looks like its Braga in the last 16

Bring 'em on!!!!!!!!!!

Anyone taking abseiling lessons for the first leg!!

Anyone taking abseiling lessons for the first leg!!

If Ngog plays against Braga, I bet he hits one over that cliff.

Anyone taking abseiling lessons for the first leg!!

Ooh it's that pitch.  It must be like playing in a cave.

Very unique ground.

Ooh it's that pitch.  It must be like playing in a cave.

Very unique ground.

Just seen it myself now. Very, very unique

Seems like more of an extreme design fault than a unique stadium...? haha

The first legs will be played on 10 March, and the second legs will be played on 17 March 2011.

Benfica                vs       PSG
Dynamo Kiev         vs       City
Twente                vs       Zenit
CSKA Moscow       vs       Porto
PSV                     vs      Rangers
Bayer Leverkusen   vs      Villareal
Ajax                     vs      Spartak Moscow
Braga                   vs       Liverpool



as you can see, there is a lot of good teams still left in the competition, a good few tricky ties in this round too.

Have Athletico Madrid been knocked out already?

Yeah, it's a nice stadium at night. There's no stands behind the other goal either. And the cables between the stand roofs are odd aswell. They build it for Euro 2004, I've been there when Holland played Latvia.

Have Athletico Madrid been knocked out already?

finished 3rd in their group mate, behind Aris (the team City were playing) and Bayer Leverkusen.