Atalanta meet Leverkusen in the 2023/24 UEFA Europa League final at Dublin Arena on tonight 22 May 2024.
Atalanta
Renowned for their high-octane, aggressive attacking approach, they’ve been in top form in the Europa League, with players like Charles De Ketelaere and Gianluca Scamacca leading the charge.
Atalanta have two more Serie A games to play, against Torino and Fiorentina on the next two Sundays.
One point in either match will clinch a Champions League place next season.
Atalanta: Team news
Injury Woes: They face a few key absences in defense. Rafael Toloi and Sead Kolasinac are doubtful, while Marten De Roon is confirmed out with a thigh strain.
Attacking Might Still Strong: Despite the defensive concerns, Atalanta’s attacking firepower remains intact with players like De Ketelaere and Scamacca fit and ready.
Captain’s Absence: Inspirational skipper De Roon might not feature on the pitch, but his presence for support in the locker room could still be a boost.
Atalanta train in Dublin ahead of the Europa League Final!
Possible starting line-ups
Atalanta: Musso; Djimsiti, Hien, Kolašinac; Zappacosta, Éderson, Koopmeiners, Ruggeri; De Ketelaere, Pašalić; Scamacca
Out: Holm (calf), De Roon (thigh)
Doubtful: Tolói (thigh), Kolašinac (thigh)
Atalanta – Form guide
Form: WLWWWD (all competitions, most recent first)
Most recent result: Lecce 0-2 Atalanta, 18/05, Italian Serie A
Bayer Leverkusen
They boast an undefeated season across all competitions, including their Bundesliga title. Their manager, Xabi Alonso, has them playing a possession-based, attacking style.
Bayer Leverkusen, who will be hoping their dream of a treble remains alive, face Kaiserslautern in Saturday’s German Cup final in Berlin’s Olympic Stadium.
Alonso’s side will be overwhelming favourites against a team who finished in the bottom half of the second tier this season.
Bayer Leverkusen: Team news
Good News: Granit Xhaka and Piero Hincape are expected to return to the starting lineup after missing some recent matches.
Selection Headache: Manager Xavi Alonso has a tough decision to make regarding the striker position. Victor Boniface has been impressive, but Patrik Schick is a proven goalscorer.
Clean Bill of Health (Mostly): Leverkusen has a relatively healthy squad with no major injury concerns.
Bayer Leverkusen train in Dublin for the Europa League Final!
