Sporting Lisbon’s loss in the first leg of this game was followed by some theatrics after the club presidents slated the team on Facebook. 19 players reacted to the post by demanding an apology, the president reacted back by telling the 19 players that they were suspended. Well, no one was suspended and the team came together to get a 2-0 win at the weekend, they would be looking to overturn their 2-0 in the first leg here, but that would be easier said than done. They scored home and away against Juventus and Olympiacos in the Champions League group stage and they have since netted nine times in the Europa League so far.
Atletico Madrid have lived up to the expectations as favourites to win the Europa League this season. They were knocked out of the Champions League at the group stage after a truly poor campaign, but they have since won 5 games on the bounce in this competition, netting 15 goals in the process. Antoine Griezmann’s form has been a big reason that they are having a good season as the French man has netted 12 times in his last 9 games including against Real Madrid at the weekend and in the first leg of this match.
