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None of these teams are better than each other, it's just about comparing them to their current stats and seeing the difference. Besides why lay out comparisons when one can easily spot the vast difference in previous games played. However there are promising clubs that have enlisted on the radar to win the Europa League title and these are elite teams that are doing exceptionally brilliant in matches. Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen are the main clubs, no change about that. All we have to do now is to patiently wait for the big game to happen in the grand Europa League final.
Yes, current stat comparisons may appear unnecessary, especially when previous game performance is so different. Not only have Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen excelled in stats, but also in resilience and tactic. Liverpool's lead despite injuries is extraordinary. It has depth and versatility few teams have. On the other side, I'm excited for the finale. While Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen are favorites, sport is unpredictable, thus the trip from the round of 16 to the final could be unpredictable. Don't you think unpredictability keeps us sitting on the edge?
That what interesting about every competition, all teams have the potential to create surprises and Leverkusen and Liverpool are more favorites. However, Leverkusen steps to qualify from the round of 16 will have to be a tough test, but I predict they can win the second leg match at BayArena. Meanwhile, Liverpool can be said to have qualified for the quarter finals, thanks to the goal margin in the first leg.
On the other hand, the existence of other teams such as Milan and Roma is worth considering, these two Serie A representatives have the potential to trouble Liverpool and Leverkusen. It is true that everything will be clear when the round of 16 is complete, where the favorite teams will probably face each other too early. Personally, I hope Liverpool and Leverkusen can face each other in the final.