This Thursday the afreshed UEFA Europe League will be continued with the quarterfinal: Hamburger SV hosts the Belgian champion Standard Liège.
The goal ‘final' moves for Hamburger SV closer. A final before a home crowd expected to compensate the fans if the disappointing league season. Meanwhile, the distance to a European Cup starting place is up to four points, the Champions League has even been out of reach. Looking at the last results, a current crisis of the Hanseatic is distinguishable. At least know the home statistics of the HSV to point somewhat positive out, because since November the side of coach Bruno Labbadia remains unbeaten in the HSH Nordbank Arena. At that time the former European Cup winners of 1983 lost against relegation candidate VfL Bochum (0:1).
Far worse is the situation of Standard Liège in their national league. Surprisingly the reigning champion didn't qualify for the Masters playoff, which is played this season for the first time. Hence a successful title defense is impossible. The success stories recorded "Les Rouges" in the Europe League. After third place in the Champions League, the Belgians walked over Red Bulls Salzburg and Panathinaikos Athens in the quarterfinals. The Serbian offensive allrounder and international Milan Jovanovic and captain Steven Defour regarded as stars of the team of coach Dominique D'Onofrio. Whereas the latter signed for FC Liverpool next season, Defour extended his contract until 2015.
Hamburger SV vs. Standard Liège
UEFA Europe League - Quarterfinal, first leg
Thursday, 1st of April 2010, 21:05 CET
HSH Nordbank Arena, Hamburg
Tip: Draw
The best odd for our tip X is currently 4.30 at betfair.
