Seeded seventh in the league, the Griffins rolled to the title by defeating top-seeded Air Force in the quarterfinal round.

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In the past three seasons, Europa League teams have produced an average 3.3 goals per game in the quarterfinal round and beyond, compared with 2.8 per game scored in the Champions League.

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This weekend's quarterfinal round highlights the issue: England has just one representative in the knockout round Saracens plays host to Clermont Auvergne, one of two French teams that have made it to the last eight.

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