I was watching the highlights of the UEFA CUP semi between them and Bayern. They not only comprehensively dismantled a "European Giant" but they did so with style and without conceding a goal. On aggregate the score ended up 5 - 1 to the Russians. Yet they are languishing in 10th place in the Russian Premier League. The truly ironic thing is that both Bayern and Fiorentina, who lost to Ranger's, will both almost certainly be playing in the Champions League next season. To me that isn't fair. Perhaps the most ironic thing is that the magnificent & beautiful football Zenit have been playing will not even be seen in the UEFA CUP next season unless they win the blooming Cup this season! My question is this, having proved themselves against three Champions League worthy competitors in Bayern, Villareal & Leverkusen, if Zenit win the UEFA Cup should there be a special rule that allows them the chance to have a go at the Champions League?
Personally I feel that Zenit would be as good a chance as most, Bayern & Villareal, and possibly a bigger challenge than some who really shouldn't be there at all *COUGH* Fiorentina *COUGH*. I think there should be a rule that takes into account the fact that some teams are born for European competition yet cannot get there because they stink domestically. You know sticking up for the relatively smaller teams like Zenit or Liverpool
. When you think about it the best CL tie this year was Fenerbahce Vs Sevilla. 2 games. 10 goals. Awesome entertainment. If Platini wants to spice up European football he should start looking for the teams that are European entertainers. Sevilla, Fenerbahce, Zenit . Also I'm looking forward to seeing the new look Juventus [;ay in the Champions League next season. I truly enjoy watching them and I believe they are playing the most beautiful football in Serie A and possibly the most beautiful football in Europe. Alongside Juve I also enjoy watching Sampdoria. I'd love to see them in the Champions League.
Personally I feel that Zenit would be as good a chance as most, Bayern & Villareal, and possibly a bigger challenge than some who really shouldn't be there at all *COUGH* Fiorentina *COUGH*. I think there should be a rule that takes into account the fact that some teams are born for European competition yet cannot get there because they stink domestically. You know sticking up for the relatively smaller teams like Zenit or Liverpool