Sports News of Monday, 4 February 2019Source: GHANAsoccernet.comWakaso targets Europa League with AlavesMubarak Wakaso reckons Alaves have performed above expectationsMubarak Wakaso has underlined Deportivo Alaves' ambition in the 2018/19 Spanish La Liga following their 3-0 defeat against Real Madrid on Sunday. Following a promising start to the Spanish La Liga, El Glorioso have endured a torrid time in recent time after picking a win in their last five games. The Vitoria-Gasteiz-based club were hoping to record a league double over Real Madrid when they clashed at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday. Despite the defeat, Wakaso believes the performance they have exhibited in the season should be enough to guarantee them a place in next season's Europa League campaign. Abelardo Fernández's last featured in the Europa League in 2001 when they were beaten 5-4 after extra time by English giants Liverpool FC.

Source: GhanaWeb February 04, 2019 09:11 UTC