Union currently holds the third position in Group E’s standings but still maintains a chance to qualify for the European spring. However, their prospects look dim, as they must win against the upcoming opponent and also rely on a major misstep from their competitor. Additionally, it’s a negative factor that the team plays home matches away from their native stadium. So far in this competition, they have managed only one victory, and even against LASK (2-1), it was a challenging encounter. Belgians are facing significant challenges in creating and capitalizing on scoring opportunities. Under the guidance of Alexander Blessin, the team strives to demonstrate dedication, but it hardly yields positive results. On the contrary, excessive enthusiasm leads to mistakes that are challenging to logically explain. Hence, there is a risk that they may struggle to withstand the pressure from a formidable opponent.
Liverpool occupies the top spot in Group E’s standings and has already secured a place in the competition’s playoffs, becoming unreachable for their opponents. The team was initially the clear favorite in the quartet, so this situation is hardly surprising to anyone. Despite one misstep against Toulouse (2-3), it didn’t significantly impact the players or the overall situation. The setback merely reminded the players not to let their guard down and charged them up for subsequent matches. In the fifth round, Liverpool dominated LASK (4-0), leaving no stone unturned. Today, under Jurgen Klopp’s guidance, the team aims to conclude the group stage on a high note. Most likely, an experimental lineup will take the field since there is no necessity to field only the key players. Reserves, eager to showcase their abilities, could pleasantly surprise their opponents.
