Well I could say you are the only one on this taught because Bayern Leverkusen were more than enough prepared statistically to win that game looking at all the wonderful display of team work and team they have shown through out their 2023/24 season campaign but as faith may have it their unbeaten run had to be put to a stop at the most crucial time they even needed the win more which was so bad to see Because I for one really expected and even played that game with some cash in favor Leverkusen but after many wins with them they finally disappointed me and lost the game to Atlanta who I could say have been very good themselves but the gap and form difference between the two teams was just too obvious but football and it's wonders strikes again.
Xabi Alonso plan was winning the treble but he fall out along the line. It was one of the tremendous season fro Leverkusen, having to lose just a game in the whole of 2023/2024 season and it was against the Atalanta in the Europa League. Atalanta was not in a rush, they calmly played Bayer Leverkusen and absorbed all pressure that was flowing in. Bayern Leverkusen will play the UEFA Champions League next season, I'm definitely sure they will manage to reach the very top.
Unfortunately it didn't go according to Alonso's plan, they had to be beaten in the most important match even though the previous match in the domestic league was not an important match but Bayer Leverkusen still tried to win but it was their turn to be in an important match they failed to do so. To be honest, I am also quite disappointed with this result and had supported Bayer Leverkusen by including them in my bet but they failed to do so really upset.
Atalanta, who played more relaxed and were not the favorites, actually played calmly without pressure. They seemed to control the ball in their minds, even though on the field, Bayer Leverkusen controlled the ball more, but in reality, Atalanta was the one who was able to score more than 2 goals and made Bayer Leverkusen feel short of breath because they were unable to break through his opponent's defense and was unable to score a single goal.