Go Ahead Eagles face tough opponents in the Europa League. The team of coach Melvin Boel was paired with RB Salzburg, Aston Villa and Olympique Lyon on Friday afternoon in Monaco. The group stage of the Europa League starts on September 19. Go Ahead Eagles's opponents are all big names in European football. RB Salzburg is one of the top clubs in Austria and has a strong youth academy. Aston Villa is an English club with a rich history and a large following. Olympique Lyon is a French club that always competes for prizes in Ligue 1. The team of Melvin Boel will have to survive in this tough group. The first match is on September 19 against RB Salzburg. Go Ahead Eagles's will have to win to make a good start in the group stage. The club from Deventer has a strong selection and can compete with the best clubs in Europe. It will be an exciting group stage for Go Ahead Eagles. The team will have to be at its best to get through to the next round. Melvin Boel's tactics will be crucial in the upcoming matches. The coach will have to make the right decisions to get the best out of his players. The fans of Go Ahead Eagles are eagerly waiting for the start of the group stage.