Atalanta take on Bayer Leverkusen in the final match of UEFA Europa League. The match will be played on Wednesday, April 22nd at Aviva Stadium (Dublin).
Atalanta aims to put an exclamation point on an already good season. Under Gasperini, the Bergamaschi looked like a new powerhouse in Italian football a few years ago. However, they had a disappointing 2021/2022 season, and last season they struggled to recover. Not everything went smoothly for the Goddess this cycle either. But in the spring, they achieved a lot. Knocking out the likes of AC Milan and Fiorentina, the team played in the Coppa Italia final against Juventus last Wednesday. Unfortunately, they lost 0-1. Despite this, an excellent run in Serie A, capped off with a 2-1 victory over Roma, allowed them to rise to 5th place – which this year qualifies for the Champions League. They also managed to secure a win against Lecce, solidifying their position. However, they still need to finish the season without any slip-ups. For now, the priority is the Europa League, where the Italians outpaced Sporting Lisbon for the top spot in their group and eliminated them in the Round of 16. Then they defeated Liverpool and Marseille, winning 3-0 against each, crushing the English side at Anfield and the French side in the home leg of the semi-finals.
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The Aspirins will remember 2024 forever. And Xabi Alonso, who hasn't even been in his position for two years, has become an iconic figure for everyone. In this time, he has transformed Neverkusen into Neverlosen, turning the perennial underachievers into a team that just forgot how to lose! In April, they clinched their first championship in over a century. But even after that, the players at least avoided losing matches, up to the most recent round against Augsburg. There's still a chance to add the cup to their Bundesliga title, as the tournament final is set for the weekend. However, the most remarkable performances came in the Europa League. Specifically, in the knockout stages – they confidently won their group in 2023, but when they faced Qarabag again in March, they conceded first in both matches. Nevertheless, they achieved success. Then there was a similar scenario in the quarter-finals against West Ham and the semi-finals against Roma: a 2-0 win in the first leg and a dramatic late draw in the second. They were also fortunate against the Italians: a comical own goal turned the tide, as the Wolves were leading by two goals in Leverkusen.
In 2022, the clubs played in the Europa League Round of 16 in March. The Bergamaschi won 3-2 at home and 1-0 away. The Aspirins are seen as clear favorites, but they face a worthy opponent in great form. Bet on total over 2.5 goals.
Prediction for the match: Over 2.5 scored goals.
