It seems that footballers and fans will be on a date with an exceptional version of the European League “Europa League” during the current season 2022-2023. Giant major clubs in the Old Continent were unable to compete in the European league completion and even failed to qualify for the final round of the Champions League as they moved to take part in the European League, while some other clubs are competing for a qualifying seat for the Euro league after failing to continue in the most prestigious continental competition in the world.
Barcelona is at the top of the clubs that has been knocked out of the Champions League in the group stage for the second season running after Inter Milan beat Viktoria Plzen 4-0 on Wednesday. Barca turns to participate in the European League after the wide victory of its rival, Inter Milan, against its guest, Viktoria Plzen, the Czech Republic.
The Italian Juventus, led by its coach Massimiliano Allegri, also officially bid farewell to the Champions League, and now joins the European League, after its balance froze at 3 points.
Juventus and Barcelona, who called the current version of the Champions League, joined: Ajax Amsterdam, Atlético Madrid, and Seville, where the latter qualified for the Europa League officially, while the other two teams are waiting for the qualification card in the next round alongside Juve.
Juventus’ nightmare continued on Tuesday with a 4-3 loss away to Benfica in Group H play, a result that eliminated the Italians from contention with one game remaining in the group stage. This marks the first time that the Bianconeri have not qualified for the knockout stage of the Champions League since the 2013-14 season.
Barca and Juve joined: Ajax Amsterdam, Atlético Madrid, and Seville, where the latter qualified for the Europa League officially, while the other two teams are waiting for the qualification card in the next round alongside Juve.
The current edition of the European League is witnessing the appearance of various giant clubs, led by Manchester United, Roma, and Arsenal.