Build up to Europa League Final

Fulham vs Atlético Madrid tonight 2:45am. Who will win the first ever Europa League final?

To me, Atlético Madrid are the favourites to win the title, but as the previous ties, Fulham were the underdogs. And in the previous ties, they knocked out the favourites for the title. First they knocked out the holders of the previously named Uefa Cup, FC Shakhtar Donetsk, who were the favourites to retain the title. Next they knocked out Italian giants roma and knocked out another Italian giant, Juventus in a dramtic match.

By knocking out so many of the favourites of this competition, Fulham should be the favourites and not the underdogs. But they have problems of their own. Their top scorer for this season, Bobby Zamora is a major doubt for the final and i do not expect him to be on the team sheet.

Atlético Madrid is not a force to be reckon with. They have a extremely strong squad, especially with strikers like Sergio Aguero and Diego Forlan. These two players can destroy any team on their own within a blink of an eye. Fulham must watch out for these two players. Fulham must mark these two players tightly and not give them any chance to shoot.

I would say that both clubs have an equal chance at lifting the cup, but i think the team that is most disciplined during the match would triumph. The team that does not give away free-kicks easily and run out of position would be the first ever Europa League champions.

I would be rooting for Fulham as it is one of the other clubs i support other than Manchester United. I predict that Fulham would win the match 2-1 and i expect lots of drama. Fulham, all the way! Do England proud!