We watched a similar final a few years ago in the Europa League final. Bayer Leverkusen were playing against Atalanta, a magnificent team. Everyone expected a decisive victory for Bayer Leverkusen, who hadn't lost a single match before the Atalanta match, but Atalanta destroyed Bayern Leverkusen in the final. We also saw a similar match in the Club World Cup. Chelsea weren't the favorites, but they won their match decisively. Therefore, the saying about being the favorites in the final is very true. I don't know which team will reach the Europa League final next year, but I'm confident an English team will win the trophy.
I've seen the quality of the Europa League improve year after year. Five years ago, i wouldn't watch it because i thought it was boring. Last season, however, i was truly amazed by the overall quality of the competition. i was positively surprised, i must say.
I think I'll watch it more this season