U Europa League The draw took place on Friday, and Villarreal were given an intriguing draw against Olympique Marseille. The encounter is visible Marcelino Garcia Toral return to the club that he left after a few months before the season, decided that he could not work in an atmosphere conditioned by threats from the ultras.
The Yellow Submarine is the only Spanish team left in the Europa League after Real Betis went out in the group stage, and Sevilla crashed out of the Champions League at the bottom. With Villarreal Struggling mid-table in La Liga and out of the Copa del Rey, it looks like Marcelino's chance will add some joy to a frustrating season involving three different coaches.
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Spain in general will hope that Villarreal do well. After Real Betis were kicked out of the Conference League in the play-off round by Dinamo Zagreb, Villarreal are the only Spanish team left in Europe outside the Champions League. As four of the big five leagues compete for an extra spot in the Champions League next season, Spain will be desperate for points to overtake England, Germany and Italy.
