Bayer Leverkusen's Unbeaten Run Ends in Europa League Final Loss
Atalanta Stuns German Giants with Lookman Hat-Trick
Unbeaten Streak of 51 Games Snapped in Dublin
Bayer Leverkusen's historic 51-game unbeaten run came to an abrupt end in spectacular fashion as Atalanta emerged victorious in the 2023-2024 UEFA Europa League Final. The Italian underdogs shocked the German giants with a dominant performance, led by Ademola Lookman's stunning hat-trick.
The match, played at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, saw Atalanta take an early lead through Lookman's first goal in the 12th minute. Leverkusen equalized shortly after, but Lookman's second and third strikes in the 30th and 51st minutes gave Atalanta a commanding 3-1 advantage.
Despite Leverkusen's attempts to rally, Atalanta's defense held firm, securing a memorable victory for the Serie A club. The win marks Atalanta's first major European trophy and a stunning upset against one of Europe's most in-form teams.
Match Details
- Date: Thursday, May 15, 2024
- Kickoff: 8pm BST (3pm ET, 12pm PT)
- Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland
Starting Lineups
Bayer Leverkusen: Hradecky; Frimpong, Tah, Tapsoba, Bakker; Palacios, Andrich; Diaby, Wirtz, Adli; Schick Atalanta: Musso; Toloi, Demiral, Scalvini; Hateboer, Koopmeiners, De Roon, Maehle; Lookman, Zapata, HojlundMatch Stats
- Time of Possession: Leverkusen 52%, Atalanta 48%
- Shots: Leverkusen 14, Atalanta 12
- Shots on Target: Leverkusen 7, Atalanta 6
- Fouls: Leverkusen 12, Atalanta 10
- Yellow Cards: Leverkusen 2, Atalanta 3
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