Thursday’s game is the latest in a long history of ties between two teams from one country on the European stage,and sparks fill flown in plenty of the previous encountersThe maiden assembly between Manchester United and Liverpool in European competition has added an intriguing subplot to a broader Europa League drama that has its memorable moments but can occasionally seem rather overblown and interminable. It is not uncommon for teams from the same country to be paired against each other in Europe, but such meetings invariably add a welcome frisson even if they don’t necessarily take position between bitter rivals. The choice below contains an eclectic mix of encounters in which traditional domestic fixtures were nudged in at least one instance, and reluctantly – out on to the European stage. Some of these were more explosive than others but all boasted some element of intrigue.
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Source: theguardian.com