To anyone knowlegeable in Soccer and UEFA cup

[jwblue]

I have a futures wager for Valencia to win the UEFA cup. They won last year. I do not even see them in the current standings for the UEFA cup. Are they known by another name? Did they not make the tournament?

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[soccerbob]

InSpades- Valencia got knocked out in the round of 32. They were tied 2-2 on aggregate with Steaua Bucuresti and went out on penalty kicks. As much as I love the UEFA Champion's League, I think the UEFA Cup is as about as dogshit a competition as there is in all of sports. It's absolutely hideous. I just think it's unhandicappable. If anyone can beat it, good for them.