Europa League Final Showdown: Atalanta vs Leverkusen

On Wednesday, May 22, the much awaited Europa League final between Bayer Leverkusen and Atalanta will take place. Both teams are competing for the coveted prize. The match is scheduled to be live on ESPN on Star+, and fans are getting more and more excited about this matchup between two of the biggest teams in sports.

Atalanta vs. Leverkusen: The Starting Lineups

Xabi Alonso, the manager of Leverkusen, has selected a formidable starting lineup that includes Kovar in goal, Tapsoba, Tah, Stanisic, and Hincapié as a defensive quartet, and Frimpong, Palacios, and Xhaka as a dynamic midfield trio. Adli, Grimaldo, and Wirtz will spearhead the assault with the goal of breaking down Atalanta’s defense.

Gian Piero Gasperini, the coach of Atalanta, has chosen Musso to start in goal, with Djimsiti, Hien, and Kolasinac providing cover at the back. Koopmeiners and Ruggeri will command the midfield, while Éderson and Zappacosta will scout the flanks. Lookman, Scamacca, and De Ketelaere, the attacking trio, will try to take advantage of Leverkusen’s weaknesses.

When and Where to Watch the Final of the Europa League

The match begins an hour later at 1:00 p.m. in Mexico City (3:00 p.m. ET), and the ESPN on Star+ broadcast of the 2024 UEFA Europa League final begins at 12:00 p.m. in Mexico City (2:00 p.m. ET).

The Path of Atalanta to the Europa League Final

It’s been an incredible trip for Atlanta to get to the championship game. They qualified after winning 3-1 on aggregate against Liverpool in the quarterfinals and 4-1 on aggregate against Marseille in the semifinals. The Italian team further demonstrated their strength in Serie A, winning their most recent game 2-0 over Lecce and falling just short of Juventus in the Coppa Italia.

The Quest for European Glory by Leverkusen

To retain their perfect record and win a European championship, Bayer Leverkusen is having an incredible season. They defeated Roma in the semifinals and defeated West Ham in the quarterfinals en route to the championship match. Their most recent Bundesliga game was a 2-1 triumph against Augsburg.

Fans and commentators alike are excited to watch which of the two teams will win and take home the prized Europa League trophy as they get ready for this thrilling matchup. Is Leverkusen going to maintain their winning way, or will Atalanta pull an upset?