The UEFA Europa League final between Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen will play place at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin tonight. Leverkusen is targeting a second trophy after winning the Bundesliga this season. Meanwhile, Atalanta, having won their last six Serie A matches and qualify for in the final by defeating Marseille in the semi-finals, has recent form on their side. Interestingly, these teams previously met in the 2021-22 Europa League round of 16, with Atalanta winning 4-2 on aggregate. Despite Leverkusen being the favorite, Atalanta’s recent achievements are remarkable.
Atalanta's starting XI against Bayer Leverkusen: Musso, Djimsiti, Hien, Kolasinac, Zappacosta, Ederson, Koopmeiners, Ruggeri, De Ketelaere, Lookman, Scamacca.
Bayer Leverkusen's starting XI against Atalanta: Kovar, Stanisic, Tah, Tapsoba, Frimpong, Xhaka, Palacios, Hincapie, Grimaldo, Wirtz, Adli.
Yes, although in the past Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen have met in the Europa League in the round of 16 but still, the past and current trends have a real difference. Although indeed, Atalanta still has a good trend also in Serie A because it is likely that Aalanta will also finish in the Champion League zone. But still, Atalanta also in fact lost in the Coppa Italia final against Juventus although indeed, these results also cannot be used as a reference material completely. But, considering Bayer Leverkusen is also still targeting a match without defeat, then most likely this final match is not only to get the trophy, but Bayer Leverkusen also has a mission to remain unbeaten.
Atalanta have scored first on the 12th minutes with an easy finish from Lookman. It is now a fierce match as Atalanta have broken the deadlock and they are still pressuring to score the second goal. Atalanta started the match well with a n early goal and this is a good opportunity for them.
Leverkusen on the other hand has not be able to understand the game pattern but I can see that they are getting more confident currently, and I know that they will be able to equalize the goal. When it is Leverkusen playing, it is not yet over until the final whistle.
Atalanta 1-0 Leverkusen.