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Europa League Hero Named Atalanta Player of the Season

June 28, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 Leave a comment

Ademola Lookman stole the show in the 2023/24 Europa League final, netting a memorable hat-trick to beat Bayer Leverkusen single-handedly and inspire Atalanta to their first continental title. In addition to his illustrious performance in the grand final, the 26-year-old enjoyed a superb campaign on all fronts, rightfully earning a flattering award as the club's player of the season.

Walter Mazzarri got his second win since taking over Napoli against Sporting Braga, securing the qualification to the Champions League’s knockout stage.

Fiorentina Player Ratings vs Olympiacos: Had Only Ranieri Stayed on the Bench

May 29, 2024 Marko Vrakela European Conference League, Fiorentina, International Football, Serie A

Fiorentina slumped at the last hurdle in the second consecutive Europa Conference League season, losing 1-0 to Olympiacos in the Athens final. Ayoub El Kaabi's 116th-minute winner inspired the Greek giants to their first-ever European title.

Atalanta Player Ratings vs Leverkusen: Majestic Lookman Settles UEL Final

May 22, 2024 Michel Sakr Atalanta, Bayer Leverkusen, Europa League, International Football, Italian Football, Player Ratings, Serie A

Ademola Lookman was the hero of the night with an absolutely sensational hat trick. So here are our player ratings for Atalanta who lifted their first continental trophy following a stunning 3-0 win over Leverkusen.

A perfect match. That's what Atalanta put together at the Aviva Stadium on Wednesday night as they pulverized Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the Europa League Final.

Atalanta vs Leverkusen 3-0: La Dea Triumphs in Europa League Final!

May 22, 2024 Matteo Carnevale Atalanta, Bayer Leverkusen, Europa League, European Cups, International Football, Serie A

A perfect match. That's what Atalanta put together at the Aviva Stadium on Wednesday night as they pulverized Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the Europa League Final. Ademola Lookman absolutely stole the stage as he scored all three goals in La Dea's triumph but it was the whole Nerazzurri squad to shine.

Preview: Atalanta vs Bayer Leverkusen – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

May 21, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Bayer Leverkusen, Europa League, International Football, Serie A 3 comments

All roads lead to Dublin this Europa League campaign as Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen face each other in the grand final on Wednesday. Dublin Arena sets the stage for the 15th Europa League final, where the Bergamo outfit bids to become the first Serie A side to lift Europe's second-most prestigious title in the 21st century.

A few more Serie A sides clinched, while other positions and cup berths will depend on the last round and what Atalanta and Fiorentina do in their finals.

How Serie A Could Have Nine Clubs in Europe Next Season

May 20, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Cagliari, Empoli, Fiorentina, Frosinone, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino, Udinese

A few more Serie A sides clinched in the most recent round, while other positions and cup berths will depend on the last round and what Atalanta and Fiorentina do in their upcoming finals. UEFA deputy secretary Giorgio Marchetti clarified.

Leandro Paredes has been a fixture of the formation for Roma thus far, especially because he has been one of the few midfielders who have avoided injuries.

Roma Player Ratings vs Bayer Leverkusen: Late Collapse Crashes Giallorossi Out

May 9, 2024 Marko Vrakela Bayer Leverkusen, Europa League, International Football, Roma, Serie A

Roma made a valiant attempt to overhaul a two-goal deficit against Bayer Leverkusen in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final tie. However, the Italians' epic comeback collapsed in the dying embers as Xabi Alonso's side canceled the visitors' 2-0 lead to make history and avenge last season's elimination.

Atalanta Player Ratings vs Marseille: Lookman Powers La Dea to Europa League Final

May 9, 2024 Michel Sakr Atalanta, Europa League, International Football, Italian Football, Marseille, Player Ratings, Serie A

The Italians were simply the superior side from start to finish, managing to seal a historic qualification to a European final thanks to goals from Ademola Lookman, Matteo Ruggeri and El Bilal Touré. So here are our player ratings for Atalanta who will meet Bayer Leverkusen in the grand finale after beating Marseille 3-0 on the night

Roma head to the BayArena bidding to overhaul a 2-0 first-leg deficit against Bayer Leverkusen and reach back-to-back Europa League finals

Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs Roma: Team News, Lineups & Prediction

May 7, 2024 Marko Vrakela Bayer Leverkusen, Europa League, International Football, Roma, Serie A

Roma head to the BayArena searching for a miracle as they bid to overhaul a 2-0 first-leg deficit against Bayer Leverkusen and reach back-to-back Europa League finals. Given the Bundesliga champions' historic season, it'll be a tall order.

A place in the Europa League showpiece event is up for grabs as Atalanta and Marseille go head-to-head in the return leg of their semi-final tie

Preview: Atalanta vs Marseille – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

May 7, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Europa League, International Football, Marseille, Serie A

A place in the Europa League showpiece event is up for grabs as Atalanta and Marseille go head-to-head in the return leg of their evenly-poised semi-final tie this Thursday. Following a dramatic 1-1 draw in France, the upcoming clash at the Gewis Stadium will determine the finalist.

Daniele De Rossi will likely continue to coach Roma well past his original short-term contract. However, he and the club have decided together to wait.

Roma Player Ratings vs Bayer Leverkusen: Bleak Giallorossi Close to Elimination

May 3, 2024 Marko Vrakela Europa League, International Football, Player Ratings, Roma, Serie A

Undefeated Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen proved a tall order for Roma and are on the brink of avenging last season's Europa League semi-final heartache. Xabi Alonso's side scored on either side of halftime to claim a comfortable 2-0 win at the Stadio Olimpico on Thursday.

Gianluca Scamacca has been productive when healthy since transferring to Atalanta. He detailed why he picked La Dea and more after the Sturm Graz game.

Atalanta Player Ratings vs Marseille: Scamacca Strike Earns Valuable Draw

May 2, 2024 Michel Sakr Atalanta, Europa League, International Football, Italian Football, Marseille, Player Ratings, Serie A

The Ligue 1 side had the upper hand in the second half, but couldn't bank on their chances, so the result remained unchanged. So here are our player ratings for Atalanta who returned to Bergamo with a valuable away draw before hosting Marseille in the return leg next week.

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