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The closer to the final, the stronger the team they will face, that is a certainty, because other teams will try harder to win the title in the European League. Yes, Manchester United's performance in the European League is not as bad as their performance in the English League, but as you said, the opponents they faced in the first phase were relatively weak so it was more profitable for them to be able to get points. It will certainly be something different when we enter the knockout stages, they must be ready for stronger opponents.
So Good to see Manchester United not doing bad in europa league but the knockout stage won't be that easy because every team will be very focus to give the best performance. Their is no evidence to prove if Manchester United would be able to make it because the knockout stage is very competitive in Europa league and if Manchester United is able to make it, it will be a good one if Manchester United can succeed to win the Europa league title.
Actualy, if Manchester United can find their best form, they will be very easy to compete for the Europa League trophy this season. Not to underestimate the other contestants, but we can see that the depth of the squad that Manchester United currently has is indeed much better than all its competitors. Real Sociedad is basically not a worthy opponent for Ruben Amorim squad, but with their current performance, perhaps many people will assume that The Red Devils still have to fight extra hard to win.
The intensity of the competition in the knockout stages will certainly increase, as well as in the Premier League which is nearing the end of the season, Ruben Amorim is now in his most difficult phase as a manager.