Do not say Europa League, European League says

That silly hobby 'britanizar' everything around us, as when we say 'Champions League' in spite of how nice it sounds "Champions League" has suffered another setback Thursday: in the "Europa League" that yes, perhaps sounds better than "League Europe", the behavior of our representatives has been '10 '. The Valencia is loaded at Stoke City, Athletic has achieved heroic comeback against Lokomotiv and Atletico in your upline, got rid of Lazio.

Therefore, and not disrespect for his pass to the second round, maybe it's time to call the second most important club competition with a Spanish accent. The truth is that Europe has a poster League of the most appealing. Among the illustrious is the one that will rival those of Bielsa, Manchester United, or your neighbor and billionaire City. Udinese Schalke 04 or sill also give a tournament usually underestimated.

A Jonas goal after 23 minutes it was enough to Valencia to sentence the tie against Stoke, who cared more for their hooligans that their football. However, the English conceded the goal box, by the way after an impressive play of Paul - the more danger was causing Guaita. But Crouch, Kenwyne Jones was the more incisive football, but not enough to knock over a Valencia whose income from the first leg (0-1) gave him peace of mind. In 1/8 will face Dutch PSV.

At that cost slightly more than the account was the Athletic. The Bielsa, a disadvantage on aggregate (2-1) had to score a goal to qualify. They had to keep an effective unless the expulsion of Amorebieta, but took only two minutes, after the red card, so that San Mamés went crazy. Muniain, after a corner kick, emerged the hero of a night where this time who froze were the Russian Lokomotiv. And now, to the United!

It was not just struggling Atletico enchufadísimo and another mentality since the arrival of "Cholo" Simeone. The first leg 1-3 on process and invited the Argentina coach took the luxury of leaving the bank to Falcao, bigoleador in Rome. Salvio showing their enthusiasm and Adrian in a state of grace that no one discard for Del Bosque will list this afternoon ahead of the Euro, was Godin, with the head, who signed both the victory over Lazio. Besiktas expect a priori, affordable.

Photos | Valencia CF / Athletic Club / UEFA . Com