This Thursday, the 22nd, Bayer Leverkusen was defeated by Atalanta, who won 3-0, with a hat-trick from Lookman, and became champion of the Europa League
This Wednesday, 22nd, Atalanta It is Bayer Leverkusen faced each other in the grand final of Europa League, in Dublin, Ireland. Breaking the unbeaten run that had lasted the entire season, the Bergamo team won handily, with a score of 3-0, with a gala performance from Ademola Lookmanwho scored a hat-trick.
The match started very busy, with chances for both teams, but a slight dominance by Atalanta. As is characteristic of the team, the Italians put pressure on the ball and thus opened the scoring, in the 12th minute, with a good cross from Zappacosta and first-time finish from Lookman.
After falling behind on the scoreboard, Bayer Leverkusen tried to look for more moves in attack, but were unable to create very well in the offensive field. Until, at 26′, Adli he made a mistake on the way out of play and the ball went into Lookman’s feet. With great calm, the Nigerian escaped the marking and shot with precision from outside the area to increase the score. End of the game! 2 to 0.
In the second half, Bayer Leverkusen tried to react, but Atalanta’s defense was very well placed. In a great match Edersonrecently summoned to the Brazilian Teamthe Italians gave very little space to the current champions of the Bundesliga. Furthermore, the Bergamo team continued to be annoying in attack.
In the final stretch, Atalanta took advantage of the opportunity they had, once again with Lookman, and won 3-0. In a great move, the striker finished from the left into the corner, crowning the Italian team with its first European title in history . End of the game! 3 to 0.
Source: sportbuzz
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