With a Champions
League spot virtually unattainable, there is no logical argument for saying that results will suddenly improve and, other than pride, there will be little to drive the players forward.
Not exact matches
The 24 year - old has been
virtually ever present for a Villarreal team that have been unbeaten since November and are looking like contenders to challenge for the wide open final Champions
League spot in La Liga, and he has settled into Spanish football superbly since joining from Brazilian outfit Vitoria in 2013.
Arsenal
virtually secure qualification from Group D of the Champion's
League, but blow any chance of rivaling Borussia Dortmund for top
spot when they allow Anderlecht to snatch a remarkable draw.
Newcastle, now in the 4th and final Champion's
League spot are in 3 competitions with
virtually no second XI.