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Europa Conference League Predictions & Betting tips

Find our free Europa Conference League prediction on who will win the competition plus our expert predictions on all the UEFA Europa Conference League matches (2023-2024). Plenty of information for your sports betting!

Europa Conference League presentation and predictions (Football)

Europa Conference League prediction

If there are more and more predictions on the Europa Conference League on SportyTrader, it's not by chance, as the competition continues to grow in popularity.

The third European competition organized by UEFA, the Europa Conference League offers a spectacle and pits clubs against each other that are not the most familiar sides in Europe. 

From the first qualifying rounds through to the final on 29 May 2024, find out our predictions for the Europa Conference League right here. With our opinion on the favorites for who will win the groups, the play-offs and then the last 16 all the way to the final, all will be covered at Sportytrader. 

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Europa Conference League Winner Prediction: who will lift the trophy?

Europa Conference League predictions

While Aston Villa are the ones to beat going forward, we have our doubts as to whether they will actually be able to lift the Conference League trophy. They're currently involved in a tight race for a top four spot in the incredibly demanding Premier League. As things heat up towards the end of the season, their priorities might well shift to their domestic responsibilities if they have a chance at securing Champions League football. Fenerbahce are a side that went through a dramatic change in the offseason thanks to intensive recruitment of some of Europe's most recognizable names. While they are also involved in a tight race with rivals Galatasary for the league title, the Super Lig is a much less demanding domestic competition. Players like Edin Dzeko, Dusan Tadic, Leonardo Bonucci and Michy Batshuayi have the Yellow Canaries playing well and could provide the push needed to capture European silverware. Fenerbahce, along with Italian side Fiorentina who will be desperate to get back to the final, are our picks to win the 2023/24 Conference League. The quarter-finals is set to kick off, meaning this is a great time to lock in your Conference League winner bets! There are still plenty of attractive odds available including our picks Fenerbahce and Fiorentina! 

Europa Conference League prediction - title favorites odds (Quarter-finals)

  • Aston Villa - 2.75
  • Fiorentina - 4.00
  • Lille - 6.00
  • Fenerbahce - 7.00
  • Club Brugge - 11.00
  • Viktoria Plzen - 21.00
  • PAOK - 23.00
  • Olympiakos - 26.00

Odds taken from bet365.com.

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Europa Conference League top scorer prediction: who will score the most goals?

LOSC Lille's Yusuf Yazici

Throughout the tournament, sports betting sites will offer you the chance to predict the top scorer in the Europa Conference League. We've compiled a list of the top scorers as things currently stand in the 2023/24 Conference League heading into the quarter-finals:

Player (Team)Goals (Penalty goals)
Eran Zahavi (Maccabi Tel Aviv)8(8)
Bruno Petkovic (Dinamo Zagreb)7(7)
Dor Peretz (Maccabi Tel Aviv)5(8)
Gift Orban (Gent)5(5)
Benjamin Nygren (Nordsjaelland)5(5)
Fredrik Gulbrandsen (Molde)5(4)
Ayoub El Kaabi (Olympiacos)5(4)
Jakub Piotrowski (Ludogorets)4(8)
Thiago (Club Brugge)4(7)
Hans Vaneken (Club Brugge)4(7)
Yusuf Yazici (LOSC Lille)4(8)
Michy Batshuayi (Fenerbahce)4(7)

Odds are not available at present. In the meantime we recommend you visit bet365.com who have a whole range of betting odds.

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Conference League quarter-final draw

Fenerbahce in the UEFA Conference League

The draw is complete for the final eight teams remaining in the Conference League. There are some exciting matchups on deck in what is sure to be a quarter-final with plenty of drama. The pick of the bunch is undoubtedly the Aston Villa vs Lille as two of the tournament favorites face off. The winner of that tie will fancy their chances of going all the way and lifting the trophy in Athens. Here's the full quarter-final draw:

  • Viktoria Plzen vs Fiorentina - First leg: 11 Apr / Second leg: 18 Apr
  • Olympiakos vs Fenerbahce - First leg: 11 Apr / Second leg: 18 Apr
  • Club Brugge vs PAOK - First leg: 11 Apr / Second leg: 18 Apr
  • Aston Villa vs LOSC Lille - First leg: 11 Apr / Second leg: 18 Apr

Conference League round of 16 results

The round of 16 is in the books and the Conference League is down to its final eight teams. Below you'll find the results of the previous round including the aggregate scores: 

  • Fenerbahce vs Union St-Gilloise - 3-1 aggregate
  • Fiorentina vs Maccabi Haifa - 5-4 aggregate
  • PAOK vs Dinamo Zagreb - 5-3 aggregate
  • Viktoria Plzen vs Servette - 0-0 aggregate; 3-1 penalties
  • Club Brugge vs Molde FK - 4-2 aggregate
  • Aston Villa vs Ajax - 4-0 aggregate
  • Lille vs Sturm Graz - 4-1 aggregate
  • Maccabi Tel-Aviv vs Olympiakos - 5-7 aggregate

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Conference League knockout playoff round results

Ajax will compete in the Conference League first knockout round

The group stage runners-up in the Conference League faced off against the Europa League third-place group finshers in the knockout playoff round to determine which teams would advance to the final 16. Here's how that round played out, complete with aggregate scores:

  • Ajax vs Bodo/Glimt (4-3 aggregate)
  • Real Betis vs Dinamo Zagreb (1-2 aggregate)
  • Servette vs Ludogorets (1-0 aggregate)
  • Olympiakos vs Ferencvaros (2-0 aggregate)
  • Molde FK vs Legia Warsaw (6-2 aggregate)
  • Sturm Graz vs Slovan Bratislava (5-1 aggregate)
  • Union St-Gilloise vs Frankfurt (4-3 aggregate)

As you can see from the above, the Conference League group stage runners-up didn't fair too well in the knockout stage. The Europa League third-place group stage finishers won every tie except for Real Betis which lost to Dinamo Zagreb.

Group A - Lille - Slovan Bratislava - Olimphia Ljubjana - Klaksvik

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As one of the bigger names in this year's Conference League, LOSC Lille will have ambitions of lifting their first piece of European silverware this season. Les Dogues, who made a round of 16 finish in the 2021/22 campaign of the UEFA Champions League, were expected to cruise to a relatively comfortable first-place finish in what was a favorable group draw. The 2020/21 Ligue 1 champions did not disappoint, rackiing up four wins and two draws en route to the top spot with a points total of 14. Behind Lille were Slovakian club Slovan Bratislava whose 3-1-2 record was enough to secure them a spot in the first knockout round. We went a perfect 2/2 in our predictions for Group A, correctly backing Lille and Bratislava in a 1-2 finish! 

Group A final standings:

  1. LOSC Lille - 14 points
  2. Slovan Bratislava - 10 points
  3. Olimpija Ljubjana - 6 points
  4. Klaksvik - 4 points

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Group B - Gent - Maccabi Tel Aviv - Zorya Luhansk - Breidablik

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There were two clear favorites in Group B of the Conference League as Belgian side KAA Gent and Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv were a clear step above the other two sides. Both teams did what was required of them, with Tel Aviv upsetting the odds somewhat to pip Gent to the top spot with an almost flawless 5-0-1 record. Gent locked up second with 13 points thanks to a 4-1-1 record, seven points ahead of Zorya in third-place. As a reminder for our predictions, we had the correct two sides advancing, although in the opposite order as we had Gent beating out Maccabi Tel Aviv!

Group B final standings:

  1. Maccabi Tel Aviv - 15 points
  2. KAA Gent - 13 points
  3. Zorya - 6 points
  4. Breidablik - 0 points

Group C - Dinamo Zagreb - Viktoria Plzen - FK Astana - FC Ballkani

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Another group which presented a clear gulf in quality between the top two teams and the bottom two teams was Group C. Croatian giants and regular Champions League participants Dinamo Zagreb were the favorites to top the standings while Viktoria Plzen picked up some valuable experience by playing in the UCL group stages last season (against Bayern, Barcelona and Inter, no less). The Czech club clearly benefited by playing against some of the world's top sides as they were able to record the only perfect 100% winning record in the 2023/24 Conference League group stage. Dinamo Zagreb were able to secure second-place, albeit with a worrying 3-0-3 record. Similarly to Group B, we had the correct two teams progressing, albeit in the reverse order!

Group C final standings:

  1. Viktoria Plzen - 18 points
  2. Dinamo Zagreb - 9 points
  3. FC Astana - 4 points
  4. Ballkani - 4 points

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Group D - Club Brugge - Bodo/Glimt - Besiktas - Lugano

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One of the stronger groups in the competition was Group D with three teams all realistically gunning for the top spot. Ultimately it was Belgian giants Club Brugge that would claim first-place with an unbeaten 5-1-0 record for a 16 points total. Bodo/Glimt continues to impress with the Norwegian champions securing second-place, some way off the group winners on 10 points. It was a hugely disappointing tournament for Turkish club Besiktas who crashed out in third with just four points earned. We went 1/2 in our predictions, correctly tipping Brugge to finish first while we also had Lugano finishing as the bottom-placed team.

Group D final standings:

  1. Club Brugge - 16 points
  2. Bodo/Glimt - 10 points
  3. Besiktas - 4 points
  4. Lugano - 4 points

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Group E - AZ Alkmaar - Aston Villa - Legia Warsaw - HSK Zrinjski Mostar

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The tournament favorites Aston Villa were in action in Group E, marking their long-awaited return to European competition after more than a 10 year absence. The Villains were able to take care of business, claiming first-place on the final matchday with a 1-1 draw against Zrinjski. The surprise of the group was the failure of last season's semi-finalists AZ Alkmaar to progress. Legia Warsaw finished second with their 4-0-2 record good for 12 points while the Dutch side's six-point haul and subsequent third-place finish going down as a massive disappointment. 1/2 here as we had Villa going through as group winners.

Group E final standings:

  1. Aston Villa - 13 points
  2. Legia Warsaw - 12 points
  3. AZ Alkmaar - 6 points
  4. Zrinjski - 4 points

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Group F - Ferencvaros - Fiorentina - Genk - FK Cukaricki

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After the heartbreak of losing the 2022/23 Conference League final to West Ham, Fiorentina are back and are expected to make another deep run. The oddsmakers have La Viola listed as the second favorites behind Aston Villa and were able to show their pedigree in the group stage, locking up first-place with three wins and three draws. Second-place went to Hungarian outfit Ferencvaros, who were able to secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Fiorentina on the final matchday to edge out Genk. The Belgian side will be disappointed as they were expected to progress but missed out by just a single point. We had the Italians going through as group winners but missed out on Genk in second.

Group F final standings:

  1. Fiorentina - 12 points
  2. Ferencvaros - 10 points
  3. KRC Genk - 9 points
  4. Cukaricki - 0 ponts

Fiorentina lost to West Ham United in last season's final and will again be a threat in the 2023-24 Conference League. They are our confident tip to win Group F ahead of Belgian side Genk. Ferencvaros may finish well in third place ahead of inexperienced Cukaricki.

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Group G - Eintracht Frankfurt - PAOK Salonika - HJK Helsinki- Aberdeen

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One of the surprises of the group stage occured in Group G as Greek club PAOK romped to a highly-impressive unbeaten run of five wins and one draw in their six matches. They would top the group with 16 points while 2021/22 Europa League champions Eintracht Frankfurt limpted to second-place with three wins and three defeats. Scottish side Aberdeen's 1-3-2 record saw them finish in third-place with a points total of six. We correctly predicted the two progressing sides, although had the reverse order.

Group G final standings:

  1. PAOK - 16 points
  2. Frankfurt - 9 points
  3. Aberdeen - 6 points
  4. HJK - 2 points

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Group H - Fenerbahce - Ludogorets Razgrad - Spartak Trnava - Nordsjaelland

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Group H provided a competitive battle with three teams fighting until the final matchday. Ultimately it was Fenerbahce and Ludogorets who secured a first and second-place finish, respectively, with victories on the final matchday. The Turkish giants would just edge out the Bulgarians thanks to their superior goal differential. Danish side Nordsjaelland had a bitter pill to swallow as they entered matchday six in first-place but ultimately would crash out in third after a 1-0 loss to Ludogorets. We went a perfect 2/2 in our predictions for this group as we had Fenerbahce finishing first followed by Ludogorets in second!

Group H final standings:

  1. Fenerbahce - 12 points (+2 goal differential)
  2. Ludogorets - 12 points (0 goal differential)
  3. Nordsjaelland - 10 points
  4. Spartak Trnava - 1 point

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Beginners Guide to How the Europa Conference League works

The Europa Conference League is the third most important European football competition behind the Champions League and the Europa League, it pits some of Europe's best teams against each other in a competition that can be thrilling to follow. It is proving to be one of the most popular football predictions .

In terms of format, there's nothing complicated about it: everything is modeled on the other European competitions organized by UEFA.

First there are qualifying rounds between the lowest ranked clubs involved (from 13 July to 31 August). This is followed by a group stage between the qualified clubs (8 groups of 4 clubs).

From 21 September to 14 December, the 32 participating teams are divided into 8 groups of four, in which each team plays its opponents both home and away.. At the end of the group matches, the top team in each group qualifies for the Round of 16, while the second-placed team is drawn in a play-off round against a relegated Europa League team (one of the eight that finished 3rd in their group).

This play-off then marks the start of the knockout phase, with two legs leading up to the grand final on 29 May 2024. It promises to be a fascinating tournament 

  • First qualifying rounds between July and August
  • Group stage drawn on September 21, 2023
  • 8 groups of four teams (32 clubs in total)
  • The 1st team in a group qualifies for the Round of 16
  • The 2nd team in a group qualifies for the play-offs against a Europa League participant (Round of 16)
  • Draw for the Round of 16 on 13 February 2024
  • Round-robin matches from the play-offs to the final (May 29, 2024)

The format of this Europa Conference League is broadly similar to those we are used to seeing in other European competitions. We'll provide you with plenty of coverage, all totally free.

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How to make good match bets and a reliable Europa Conference League prediction?

“Europa Conference League betting tips”

As with a Champions League prediction , for example, making a successful Europa Conference League prediction requires a number of factors to be taken into consideration.  

Since the first edition of the competition in 2021-2022, our betting experts have been paying attention to the smallest details to offer you the best possible bets. Here's what you need to do and the best advice for making the right bets:  

  • Pay attention to the latest results
  • Judging the motivation and desire to do well in the Europa Conference League
  • Take note of the team news for each Europa Conference League match
  • Consider the fixture list of each team participating in the ECL
  • Know all the latest statistics

These are undoubtedly five excellent methods you absolutely must follow this season if you want to predict the Europa Conference League like an expert. For more details, please read the following paragraphs.

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Pay attention to the latest results

prediction-conferenceleague-sporty-01092023-10The first tip, which is logical but not always applied by beginners, is to pay attention to the latest performances of the teams. We're not just talking about analyzing results, but also, and above all, what the various clubs have achieved recently in the game.

For example, let's say a team taking part in the Europa Conference League has suffered two 4-0 defeats in the league, with only two shots on target. The team would then appear to not be in the kind of form that will do well in the Europa Conference League. It is important to look at the strength of teams they have been facing. West Ham won the Europa Conference League despite battling relegation for most of the season. 

Teams that have been getting good domestic results may be worth betting on in this competition. Again look at the strength of the opposition they have been playing and who they are taking on in the Europa Conference League. 

A club's collective form is very important for its future performances. You should never forget this when betting with a football bookmaker.

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Judging the motivation and desire to do well in the Europa Conference League

Another tip for betting well on the Europa Conference League is to judge the clubs' real motivation in this third European competition. For several years now, we have seen a difference in the interest shown by clubs in this third competition. There will be weakened line-ups fielded by many sides. They may well want to rest players for key domestic fixtures often played just three days later. Other sides may be more keen to do well and reap some financial rewards. This will grow as the tournament progresses. 

Between a club that takes advantage of the competition to rotate its squad and another that plays it to the hilt to make a name for itself on the European stage, your prediction needs to look at how strong a squad the rotating club has. Can they leave players out but still have enough quality players to get the win?

Take note of the team news for each Europa Conference League match

prediction-conferenceleague-sporty-01092023-8This third tip can be used in conjunction with the previous one: systematically consult the list of players announced as not scheduled to play in the Europa Conference League match on which you want to place a prediction. Suspension, rest, injury... the reasons for absence can be numerous, and can have an impact on a team's collective performance.

Imagine, for example, that Aston Villa's best players are all rested for their Conference League group game. In that case, beware: the loss of talent on the pitch could be costly and skew your analysis. Before making your Europa Conference League predictions, get into the habit of reading the squads for Thursday's matches. It's a sure-fire way of avoiding costly errors. 

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Consider the fixture list of each team taking part in the ECL

In view of the points mentioned above, the sporting calendar of the clubs is also a factor to be taken into account before making any predictions about the Europa League Conference. Is a club due to play a key fixture in its domestic league on the Sunday following its European duel?  It is likely that the side will place more emphasis on the upcoming match.. 

For your analysis of the Europa League Conference to be relevant at all levels, you need to look at the teams' past and future fixtures. A club that is facing a long run in the league, or even in the domestic cup, may be tempted to rest a few key players for this European football competition.

Get the latest European Cup stats for every team

prediction-conferenceleague-sporty-01092023-1Another key piece of advice is to analyse each team's statistics in the Europa Conference League. There are several aspects to consider here. As well as looking at each team's history in European competition, take a look at the major statistics obtained by the teams since the start of the season in the UEFA Europa Conference League.

The number of shots on target, possession ratio, successful passes, cards received, expected goals are all figures and indicators that will give you an idea of ​​a team's desire and form in the competition. According to SportyTrader's Europa Conference League predictors, here are the 5 keys to a reliable football prediction. Obviously they are not the only ones, but by using them you should undoubtedly improve your success rate for the European games.

If you don't have the time to analyze each match in depth as we recommend, you can also rely on the detailed predictions at the top of this page on match days. Our experts do all the analysis work to make your life easier!

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What not to do for your Europa Conference League predictions

Making a reliable Conference League prediction also means getting rid of bad habits. Here, in 2023, are the things you should absolutely avoid when validating your sports betting slip: 

  • Give priority to a club's prestige
  • Not analyzing the Europa Conference League match
  • Betting on the lowest odds for no apparent reason
  • Trying to make up for losing an ECL bet
  • Betting on a match with nothing at stake in the Europa Conference League group stage
  • Taking all the bookmakers' boosted odds without thinking
  • Predicting a match involving your favorite team

7 pitfalls we'd advise you to avoid in every match of the 2023-2024 Europa League Conference season, regardless of your recent success with a bookmaker.

Nothing is ever guaranteed in sports betting, especially when you're talking about a European competition as open as this Europa Conference League. Don't bet more than you can afford to lose on the UEFA Europa Conference League.

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Europa Conference League: the statistics you need to know before making a prediction about the winners

Europa Conference League statistics - Football

As I'm sure you're aware, making a successful prediction also involves reading the statistics and key figures. As far as the 2023-2024 Europa Conference League is concerned, here are the figures we recommend you keep in mind. They were recorded over the course of the last edition of the tournament: 

  • Home wins: 42
  • Draws: 23
  • Away wins: 35
  • Average number of goals: 2.56 goals per match
  • +1.5 goals: 71
  • -1.5 goals: 29
  • +2.5 goals: 52
  • -2.5 goals: 48
  • +3.5 goals: 30
  • -3.5 goals: 70% "Both teams score: yes
  • "Both teams to score: yes": 49
  • Away goal: 66% of matches
  • Victory by 2 goals or more (handicap): 33% of duels
  • Correct score 0-0: 8% of matches
  • Most frequent score: 1-0 (21% of games)

Among other things, you could place bets on the Over 2.5 goals in the match in this third European football competition, as well as on a goal by the visiting team or a success by the home club. 

A bet that could be interesting after reading these figures: Double chance 1N and a goal from the visiting team. The odds on this bet should allow you to double the stake if you win every time. Knowing the key figures is always worthwhile.

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In short: how to correctly predict the Europa Conference League and make good bets with a bookmaker?

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To sum up, making a reliable Europa Conference League prediction involves systematically studying the match, knowing the key statistics and adopting the best practices mentioned above by our football specialists.

To make even more winning bets on the competition, follow the free advice described on this page. Once again, you can also simply read the predictions and forecasts written by our experts throughout the competition. No robots or AI only at SportyTrader, analysis and expertise remain at the heart of our predictions.

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Our free Europa Conference League previews of the moment:

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Europa Conference League betting: best odds

11 Apr 2024 - 12:45 Olympiacos - Fenerbahce Istanbul
1 2.63
X 3.5
2 2.88
11 Apr 2024 - 12:45 Viktoria Plzen - Fiorentina
1 3.72
X 3.55
2 2.17
11 Apr 2024 - 15:00 Aston Villa - Lille Osc
1 1.73
X 4.2
2 5.1
11 Apr 2024 - 15:00 Club Brugge - PAOK Thessaloniki
1 2.07
X 3.6
2 4

To get the most out of Europe's third cup, compare Europa Conference League odds and follow the matches live on our Europa Conference League Live scores & results site. These two tools will help you refine your predictions for the 2023-2024 tournament.

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Europa Conference League : Frequently Asked Questions

The Europa Conference League draws take place on 1 September 2023 for the group phase, 18 December for the play-offs, 23 February 2024 for the round of 16 and 15 March for the quarter-finals and semi-finals.

Two clubs have already won the Europa Conference League: José Mourinho's Roma (2021-2022) and West Ham's Hammers (2022-2023).

The venue for the Europa Conference League final has not yet been decided by UEFA. The decision is expected in the coming weeks.

In England, the winner of the League Cup qualifies for the Europa Conference League. If that team has already qualified for a European competition, the side finishing sixth or even seventh in the Premier League qualifies. In the 2022-23 season, Aston Villa finished seventh but that was enough to see them qualify. 

The Europa League is UEFA's second most important competition after the Champions League, while the Europa League Conference is the third most important. 

Since its inception, the competition has seen the likes of Villarreal (La Liga), Fiorentina (Serie A), Olympique de Marseille (Ligue 1) and English club West Ham (Premier League). A fine line-up indeed.

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