Atalanta vs Bayer Leverkusen LIVE: Europa League final score and goal updates as Lookman completes hat-trick
Which team will lift the trophy and win Europe’s second tier competition?
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Atalanta face Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final with the teams set to clash at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin tonight.
Leverkusen are hoping to keep their incredible unbeaten season going as they target a second trophy of the year having comfortably sown up the Bundesliga. Xabi Alonso’s men have just two matches, including this one, left in the season and could complete a full campaign without defeat. Their other fixture is the German Cup final which means they are also on course for a potential treble.
However, Atalanta are in a decent run of form going unbeaten in each of their four matches since a 1-0 loss to Juventus in the Coppa Italia final. They have won their last six Serie A games and cruised past Marseille 4-1 on aggregate in the Europa League semi-finals. Italy’s strong performance in this year’s European competitions also means Atalanta, who are fifth in their domestic league, have already secured a place in next year’s Champions League so they are under no added pressure to triumph tonight.
Follow all the action below plus get the latest odds and tips right here:
Atalanta 3-0 Bayer Leverkusen
78 mins: Atalanta have been superb tonight and they’ve blown Bayer Leverkusen away. The Serie A side have dominated from the get-go with Ederson having a long-ranged shot stopped by the goalkeeper.
Mike Jones22 May 2024 21:36
GOAL! Atalanta 3-0 Bayer Leverkusen (Lookman, 75’)
75 mins: Wow!
Leverkusen slowly make their way forward down the left but lose possession. Atalanta go forward on the counter and give the ball to Gianluca Scamacca.
He drives up the pitch before slipping a pass across to Ademola Lookman. Lookman drops his shoulder and dances around Tapsobe before drilling a perfect strike into the far top corner!
Mike Jones22 May 2024 21:34
Atalanta 2-0 Bayer Leverkusen
72 mins: Ademola Lookman has been singularly focused all evening. Everytime he gets the ball he drives at Edmond Tapsoba and looks to carry it into the box.
Twice that’s led to goals and he looks hungry for more. Time is running out for Leverkusen.
Mike Jones22 May 2024 21:28
Atalanta 2-0 Bayer Leverkusen
69 mins: Ally McCoist and Owen Hargreaves are on TNT Sports commentary duties and they’ve been raving about Atalanta’s pressing for close to 40 minutes.
It’s been so good to watch and the Serie A side have not allowed Leverkusen any time or space on the ball.
Mike Jones22 May 2024 21:27
Atalanta 2-0 Bayer Leverkusen
66 mins: Zappacosta has been incredible down the right for Atalanta. He’s been up and down the line all night and still has energy in reserve.
A forward run sees him attempt to take on Exequiel Palacios but the Leverkusen defender blocks the cross.
Mike Jones22 May 2024 21:24
Atalanta 2-0 Bayer Leverkusen
63 mins: Atalanta lose the ball on the edge of Leverkusen’s box but Scamacca slips and gives the ball away. The German side attempt to counter-attack quickly but Xhaka doesn’t get far before committing a foul.
Mike Jones22 May 2024 21:20
Atalanta 2-0 Bayer Leverkusen
60 mins: An hour played and Atalanta still look extremely comfortable. Bayer Leverkusen’s supporters are loud and proud but they’re struggling to find moments to cheer at the minute.
Amine Adli sends a cross into the middle which drops to Frimpong. He goes for the volley but smokes the effort over the crossbar.
Mike Jones22 May 2024 21:16
Atalanta 2-0 Bayer Leverkusen
57 mins: Frimpong is getting a bit more joy in this half and gets forward down the right. He works the ball into the penalty area but sends it straight into the hands of Juan Musso.
Mike Jones22 May 2024 21:15
Atalanta 2-0 Bayer Leverkusen
54 mins: Frimpong and Ederson tussle on the right wing as the Leverkusen man looks to sprint into space. Ederson uses his strength and his body to ease Frimpong off the ball but it rolls out for a Leverkusen corner.
The set piece is swung into the box but gets dealt with easily enough.
Mike Jones22 May 2024 21:10
Atalanta 2-0 Bayer Leverkusen
51 mins: Gian Piero Gasperini is animated and issuing instructions from the touch line. Gianluca Scamacce feeds a pass to Ademola Lookman who carries it into the penalty area again.
Firstly, Leverkusen close him down but Atalanta recover the ball from the clearance. Lookman receives it and flick Koopmeiners into the box.
He squares a pass but Edmond Tapsoba sticks out a leg and turns the ball wide of the nearest post.
Mike Jones22 May 2024 21:07
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