As with every match day, we will prepare a preview of the exciting European Cup games for you. This time we are looking forward to Amsterdam and Granada, where two exciting matches from the first leg of the European League quarter-finals await.
Ajax Amsterdam – Rome
Thursday, April 8, 2021. 9:00 pm.
Ajax Amsterdam could qualify for the quarter-finals against Roma with a big chest, because the Dutch have not lost a single match since the UEFA Champions League match against Atalanta on December 9, 2020. In the last 19 games, there have been 18 wins and a 1-1 draw in the first leg against PSV Eindhoven. Young Boys Bern also managed to convince themselves of the strong form of the Dutch, who lost two rounds of 16 games 2-0. Goalkeeper Andre Onana suspended against Serie A club, Daly Blind and Sebastian Haller will also not be able to play. At the end of the week, young goalkeeper Kjell Sherpen got a chance, and we expect Martin Steckelenburg to be the experienced goalkeeper against the Romans.
While Ajax now occupies first place in the domestic table, Roma have to fight for places in the European Cup in the Italian Serie A. The shape curve is not currently pointing up, because from the last three Serie A matches I only had one point. But right now, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Chris Smalling injured, important players have also been injured. The two will be absent, as will Nicolo Zaniolo and Marash Kumbula. Rick Carsdorp will also be spectator only due to suspension. In the last 2-2 draw against Sassuolo, coach Fonseca surprisingly used the 4-4-2 system, but against Ajax we expect three defenses at the back.
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Granada – Manchester United
Thursday, April 8, 2021. 9:00 pm.
The ninth schedule of the Spanish League receives the Red Devils. Both teams cannot fully rely on individuals. On the host side, seven players can be eliminated, along with Nieder Luza and Luis Suarez (note: not to be confused with Atletico’s Luis Suarez), Luis Milla, Kweni, Dimitri Volkier, Carlos Niva and Alberto Soro. In the event that Falkier passes, Jesus Vallejo will take the role of right-back. Incidentally, 35-year-old Roberto Soldado, who has contributed six goals to the tournament so far this season, will be the striker. While the level in the tournament has been somewhat modest recently, in the European League they managed to rise against Napoli and his birthplace. The move against Manchester United would be a big surprise.
Anthony Martial is back from the international hiatus due to a knee injury and will not be available for Manchester United for the match. Eric Bailey contracted the Coronavirus, while Marcus Rashford, Juan Mata and Alex Tillis weren’t quite fit recently. In goal, David De Gea is no longer undisputed and currently has to duel with Dean Henderson for a spot in the starting line-up. United have a solid European League record and are unbeaten in 25 of their last 27 matches. The second on the table won the match 2–1 over the weekend after an early disadvantage against Brighton and once again proved the team’s mentality was correct. United have already scored 25 points in the league after being late.
a Detailed preview and betting tips About the game in between can be found at wettbasis.com. It’s also found at wettfreunde.net Previews and forecasts In this encounter.