5 teams that can win Europa League this season

#1 Atletico Madrid

Atletico de Madrid v Sevilla - Spanish Copa del Rey — Diego Costa has made an instant impact since returning to Atleti

Diego Simeone's side are favourites to win the title they won last in the 2011-12 season. Atletico Madrid had the best defensive record in their Champions League group despite dropping to the Europa League.

The team has one of the best defensive records in European top five leagues with top defenders like Diego Godin, Jose Maria Gimenez, Juanfran & Felipe Luis in peak form. They have only conceded 9 goals in 24 league matches so scoring against them in the Europa League will be equally difficult.

Los Rojiblancos has a star-studded attack with the returning Diego Costa, Greizmann, Kevin Gameiro & Yannick Carrasco among others primed for the fight.

They look back to their resilient best and are the favourites to lift the trophy come May 16th.

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Edited by Omene Osuya