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Atalanta made history by winning their first major European trophy, defeating Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the Europa League final in Dublin on Wednesday night. This victory marks Atalanta as the ninth Italian club to achieve continental honors, ending the Bundesliga champions’ incredible 51-game unbeaten streak.
The mastermind behind this remarkable victory is Gian Piero Gasperini. Having been at the helm since 2016, Gasperini’s tenure with the Bergamo club culminated in this significant triumph, his first major trophy with Atalanta.
Their journey to the Europa League title was nothing short of impressive, navigating past formidable opponents to reach the final. They finished atop Group D with 14 points, ahead of Sporting, with four wins and two draws from six matches.
Facing Sporting again in the round of 16, Atalanta secured a 1-1 draw in Lisbon before winning the home leg 2-1, advancing comfortably. The quarter-finals presented their toughest challenge against Liverpool. Stunning Europe, Atalanta triumphed 3-0 at Anfield, thanks to goals from Gianluca Scamacca and Mario Pasalic. Despite a 1-0 defeat in the return leg, they progressed further.
In the semi-finals, Atalanta continued their scoring streak, securing a spot in the final with a dominant 3-0 home victory over Marseille following a 1-1 draw in France.
Carrying this form into the final, Atalanta showcased their prowess and lifted the trophy in Dublin, marking a season to remember. In addition to their Europa League success, they reached the Coppa Italia final and are poised to finish fifth in Serie A. This league position, combined with their European triumph, secures their return to the Champions League for the first time since 2020.
Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen, despite their defeat, had a remarkable season under Xabi Alonso, going 51 games unbeaten and winning their first Bundesliga title without a single loss.
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