Europa League no longer a consolation prize for European giants | Malay Mail

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COLOGNE, Aug 15 ― The Europa League may not be able to match the riches and glamour of the Champions League, but the presence of Manchester United and Inter Milan in the semi-finals is further evidence that Europe's giants are increasingly taking the competition seriously. United and Sevilla, who...

Manchester United will face off against Sevilla in tomorrow's first semi-final. — Picture by Pool via Reuters

Instead, it is the prestige of a European trophy and prize money that is driving the ambitions of the semi-finalists despite the eery atmosphere with all games behind closed doors in northern Germany. Inter have made giant strides towards closing the gap to Juventus in Antonio Conte's first season in charge, but are also seeking their first trophy since 2011.The presence of United and Inter means there will be more previous Champions League winners in the Europa League semi-finals than Uefa's premier club competition in Lisbon.

Sevilla have been the biggest beneficiaries of the laissez-faire attitude of some clubs to the importance of the Europa League in the past.

 

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