Hi everyone,

The path towards FECL/FEEL title is now known. The journey starts today with the first round of each bracket : round of 16 for FECL, round of 32 for FEEL.

Right after the draw, all the managers gave me their feeling about their opponent and the fixtures. Let's see what they've said !

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

WutangClan - Equality 05

WTC: "With regards to the draw in general, we don't have a clear opinion insofar as we didn't see playing all the other teams. We have already faced Equality last year at the same stage of the competition and we remember how difficult it was, they put us in trouble many times despite our 2 wns (2-1/2-1). This season, they've finish as leader of their group so we'll have to be even more careful and at 100% to confirm our European Champion status and go through the QuarterFinals

Equality 05 manager did not answer to my questions, they seem to be very concentrated and focus on the game. No one et nothing can disturb them !

Shattering FC - Club Italy

SFC: " It is going to be a wonderful clash. We are in a very good shape currently, being 3rd in la Liga, which is the best league in our opinion. Moreover, Club Italy lost a consequent amount of good and important players. However, we'll have to give 200% if we want to win and go through"

CIT " Well, Shattering is a good spanish club that doesn't need any introduction. When you have two great clubs, it is sure it will be two great games. We are aware of their strenght but we also know ours as club and are confident "

Hammers United - We Will Rock U

HAM " For the little we know about them, it's going to be very tough to defeat them. However if we are at the level we're having currently, it will be a good fight. "

WWRY " We will face a strong opponent we play a lot during EA random games. We know their style and it is quite always tough games. It is one of the most challenging team we could have, but we are confident we can win and we will do the best we can to go through. Our main objective is to win every game and win trophies. Hammers will be a step to it, we hope so ! Good luck to our opponent though "

FC Crocs - Falcons

FAL " At this stage of tournament, all matches will be exciting and compelling. We respect all of other teams qualified and we'll play against them with the concentration and effort required.

Fc Crocs manager did not answer, keeping the mystery around the team, in order to maybe surprise and upset Falcons, we guess so !

Colossus Soccer - Family Team

CLS  " The truth is we did not expect to finish 2nd in the group, but we are because of Equality having a better goal difference. By being runner-up, it guaranteed us to face a strong opponent such as Family Team. We know them from the EA random ranking games and we know they are a good strong team who play with calm and know how to take advantage of their counter and opportunities. We hope we'll be able to apply and deploy our gameplay style and this way go through the next round "

FT  " It's a good draw ! Straight from the begining it will be a test for us and this way, we'll see where we are in the hierarchy. We have confidence in every of our player and we hope to go trough."

TPO Askerleri - Gentlmen SAD

GENT " With regards to the draw and our future opponent, despite the fact we don't know them since we never faced before, we consider that all the teams present in the round of 16 are strong teams. This way, we expect a tough clash and we will have to be at 100% if we want to go through.  As said previously, we don't really know them but the fact is they did a great group stage campaign in a difficult group, finishing just one point behind Club Italy. It speaks for itself and means it will be difficult for us"

We don't have the reaction of TPO Askerleri but be assured they will be ready for the game !

Bette Jalle - FCP Outziders

BJ " We're looking forward to it very much and believe it will be very tough games. We're satisfied with the draw too, think we dodged some of the best teams in the world, however Outziders is a good team aswell. "

FCP OZ  " With regards to the draw, we don't want to comment it in-depth, could have been better but could have beeen worse too. Bette Jalle is a good team, ruled by Joaxli we appreciate. Regarding our games, we think they might have a weak point: they are not always "regular" during home and away games, often doing a draw or a loss in one of the 2 games. So basically, we will put all the chances on our side to take the advantage straight from the 1st leg game in order to approach serenly the 2nd leg.  We were semi finalists last year, so we hope to do as well as last year. To be eliminated right from the round of 16 would be a failure for us"

Warriors PT - Italian Tigers

WPT " First of all, we are very happy to be here at this stage, having a chance to show the community the Warriors strenght. We are in a good shape with only 3 goals conceded in the last 10 games

ITG " They are a tough opponent and of course we will not underestimante them. We never met before in CL so it will be our first time but by experience I know that portuguese clubs are always very organized so we have to be careful and we gonna give our best if we want continue this competition."

EUROPA LEAGUE

Fenix FC - Passion FC

FEN " I think we are able to win. We have to stay focus. The away game in Poland will be difficult because of the low temperature ^^. Anyway, as said we have to stay focus and it will be 2 good games"

PAS  "We are obviously disappointed with the outcome of CL group stage. We know that we have enough quality to compete with anyone; games against Club Italy and TPO Askeleri were really close and we just missed a little bit of luck. This chapter is now behind us though. Europa League waits for us and we already can't wait to embrace another challenge. I must admit that we don't know much about our next opponents, although I'm aware of Superliga Portugal teams quality. I had the privilege of playing against some top teams from Portugal and every game was incredibly tough and intense. We are expecting another close matches and we naturally hope that our team will come out on top. Our ambition in Europa League is same as always - to play our best, acquire experience and try to get as far as possible"

Genclergücü - FC Rainbow

FCR "We do not know well our opponent, only that they have a lot of losses. We got eliminated of the Champions League due to goal difference offensively. In my opinion game we were better than Bette Jale. But anyway, now in the Europa League, we will strive to pass on."

Unfortunately I forgot to ask Genclergucu manager's reaction. It's my bad and I apologize.

Medved City - xx Top Pl4y3rs xx

XXTPXX " We come from the Champions League. Our group was very strong with very top class teams and we fighted till the end but we had some unluck and that's why we only reached the 3rd place. But no problem because for us Europa League is a top competition it will be hard to win it but we will try. Our next opponent is Medved City like you said. I never saw this team before but that doesn't mean anything they are a good team because they are in the Europa League. When i saw the draw my reaction was normal because like i said i don't know Medved City. But i know it will be an amazing round 32 and i hope my team can reach the next round !"

Medved City manager didn't give me his reaction, they seem to be already focus on the game !

Passes com Mel - Chelsealive

CHE " We can't say nothing bout our next opponent in EL. We don't know them, how they play and which style, formation and tactics they use. The draw was very clear and fair for all the teams, I like the way you did it ( live stream) . Our ambitions now in EL are simple: We had good games in Champions leagu against Gentlmen SAD and bad ones vs WuTang.  After those two teams we've learnt something, that no metter which team we play against, we have to play 100% focus and look just on ourselves. We stoped looking back and we had 2 good wins agains DostlarVadisi above all in terms of teamplay. Now we are gonna face Portuguese team, so for sure they will be good, we are respecting them but we want to win this matches, looking positive and focus on our way of play and next game. We have bad time in Polish FVPA currently, so we want to focus on our domestic leagye most, EL is just additional. If we reach 1/4 of it we will start thinking about something more for the fans on our streams. Every stream we have like 15-20 people that watch our games so all is for them."

D3struction TM - Los Ches PL

D3S " Actually we are disappointed that we don't get the 1st place and go directly to round 16, so now we are going to play against a champions league team which need from us a super performance. We are ready to face them and hope good luck to all clubs."

No answer from Los Ches PL, they prefer to stay focus on the game.

Blaugrana PL - Lisboa FC

BPL " We arr very excited here at Blaugrana since this is our debut in European competition and therefore it's the historical game for us since we managed to qualify for the knockout stage.  From what I gathered, Lisboa FC is a very successful club with several trophies won in Portuguese league, so we are expecting a very difficult fixture. We don't plan to change the way we play though and will try to attack right from the start and enjoy ourselves in this match. We hope to take the most from this game and hopefully can surprise a few people :) "

LIS " There is no big deception about being eliminated from the Champions League, we have a young squad with lots of potential so we just need to grow as a team and the Europa League will help us do that. Our ambition is to go as far as we can and always play our best. I think our opponent has a good team and we will play them with maximum respect."

Unfortunately I got out of time to collect reactions from Abracadbra X, Da vila FC, Revival TF, Passes Com Mel and FC Alisa. I'm deeply sorry and try to get post game reactions !

That's all for this week, hope you liked it !

Next monday I will write a news with Post games reactions & next round preview.

Best regards,

Marko, FVPA Esport Ps4 Staff