Thursday, April 12th

Second leg UEFA Europa League Quarter finals

ITALIAN CATENACCIO TO SEMIFINALS – Salzburg vs. Lazio

The 4-2 (4S Pro tip LOST – GG – No) goal feast in the first leg was Salzburg first Europa League loss of the season (7 Wins – 5 draws). Everything was going swell for Die Roten Bullen with a 2-2 draw in the 71st minute and 5 minutes later Le Aquile had defined the match.

On the weekend, Lazio visited Udinese giving them their 9th straight Serie A loss. Having gone ahead on the 13th minute, by the 37th Lazio managed to take the lead by one and the match was set 1-2. Inzaghi rested defenders Radu, Vargic and midfielder Basta. Lulic only played the first half, who was substituted by Patric, who play the last 25 minutes of the first leg. On the other hand, Salzburg made the trip to Linz in there Week 29 Bundesliga game losing 1-0. Everyone who started the first leg match played except defender Caleta-Car and midfielder Berisha who did not make the weekend squad.

The Austrians need to score 2 unanswered goals to advance, having scored 2 at Stadio Olimpico. Their last Europa League match at home was against a struggling Borussia Dortmund and both teams couldn’t find the net… Lazio needs to repeat the formula to advance.

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THE SPANIARDS AR HALF WAY THROUGH – Sporting CP vs. Atlético

After not making the UEFA Champions League second round, Atlético became the great favorite to lift the Europa League trophy and even though a 2-0 (5S Pro tip LOST – FTR/TG – 1/+2.5) victory on the first leg doesn’t seem like a score from a team that is way out of their league, this is how Cholo’s team perform. They could have crushed Sporting netting 2 or 3 more goals, but just like many other matches on his record, he opts to let the time run out, having possession on midfield.

Sporting will try to retain possession playing at home, this to get greater opportunities to score at least 2 unanswered goals and force extra time. Atletico will repeat the formula, have possession and make the Portuguese run for the ball.

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CATCH ME IF YOU CAN - CSKA Moskva vs. Arsenal

In Football as in every sport, nothing is written, that’s why games are played, but with a 4-1 (Free tip LOST – TG – -2.5)  first leg, things are steep for Goncharenko’s team. Arsenal have been stunning with their winter signings and maybe with the absence of their winter transfers, even though Aubameyang is not eligible for Europa League matches, he’s been a great cover for Lacazette on the Premier League, getting more minutes of rest.

CSKA need to score 3 unanswered goals to advance. Not so long ago Arsenal got this dose twice in the same week by fellow Premier League Rivals Man City, having lost the League Cup final 3-0 (5S Pro tip WON – HT/FT – 2-2) at Wembley on a Sunday and at the Emirates 0-3 (2S Pro tip WON – FTR – 2) on Thursday. We expect CSKA to play the same as in Lyon, coming in the area from the sides and looking to net on one touch ball.

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NOTHING SET - Marseille vs. Leipzig

With only a 1-0 win, Leipzig visits Marseille looking to complete the mission. Marseille comes in the match with 180 minutes without scoring and with a sensitive absence from their first goalkeeper Mandanda, who did not play the first leg either. Other absences for OM is Rami and Rolando.

On the weekend, in ligue 1 action bore draw against Montpellier at home, while RB Leipzig where beaten badly 1-4 (2S Pro Tip WON – DC – X2) by Bayer Leverkusen after getting on the board first.

We expect a very close game with Marseille having the ball and Leipzig counter attacking after recovering the ball near their own area.

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