However, there is the genuine possibility of seeing another surprise finalist, with several who are still standing unlikely to have been a popular betting selection in
the early stages of the tournament.
Not exact matches
Despite the pursuit
of early -
stage geographical diversity, seeding, which has been around in one form or another for most
of the
tournament's history, has kept them apart in the group
stage, and this strange double - helix - like relationship does the rest.
After limping out
of the Champions League group
stage in November, Spurs now have work to do next week at Wembley if they are to avoid an
early exit from Europe's second tier
tournament, too.