Diogo Jota Admits Europa League Feels Like ‘downgrade’ for Liverpool

Diogo Jota fears Liverpool could see Real Madrid crush their European dreams again next season, despite the Reds playing in the Europa League.

Liverpool were forced to settle for a place in next season’s Europa League after finishing fifth in the Premier League. That will see them avoid Real Madrid, but Jota has become so used to getting knocked out by the Spanish giants that he would not be surprised if they crossed paths once again.

Liverpool were forced to settle for a place in next season’s Europa League after finishing fifth in the Premier League. That will see them avoid Real Madrid, but Jota has become so used to getting knocked out by the Spanish giants that he would not be surprised if they crossed paths once again.

The 26-year-old feels a year in the Europa League will be disappointing for the club’s fans, but he says they should take it seriously regardless, adding: “I played in the Europa League before with Wolves. Although the fans are used to playing in the Champions League every single year and it will feel like a downgrade, it’s still a prestigious competition. We’ll give our best to win it.”