Europa League Update: Brighton and Marseille Secure Spots in Next Stage
Brighton Eyeing Group Victory
Both Brighton and Marseille have already secured their places in the next stage of the Europa League. However, today’s match will determine the group winner. If Brighton emerges victorious, they will claim the top spot, pushing Marseille to second place. On the other hand, a win or draw for Marseille will see them finish first, with Brighton settling for second.
The Importance of Finishing First
Finishing first in the group holds significant value for both teams. It grants them the advantage of bypassing the knockout round play-offs. Instead, they will directly advance to the round of 16. This means avoiding a two-legged tie against the third-placed group-stage teams from the Champions League.
Ajax’s Last Chance
In the group’s other game today, Ajax faces a crucial match against AEK Athens. Ajax must secure a victory to transfer to the Europa Conference League. Failure to do so will result in their elimination from European competition altogether.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Europa League!