Bayer Leverkusen’s stunning unbeaten season is in serious danger trailing 2-0 to Atalanta at halftime in the Europa League final in Dublin. Ademola Lookman scored twice in the first 26 minutes and Leverkusen struggled against the Italians’ tight-marking press. Leverkusen did not help itself with big errors leading to both goals.
Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman celebrates after scoring his side’s first goal during the Europa League final soccer match between Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman , bottom right, scores the opening of his team during the Europa League final soccer match between Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
Ademola Lookman scored twice in the first 26 minutes and Leverkusen struggled against the Italians’ tight-marking press. It is the fourth time that German champion Leverkusen has trailed 2-0 in a Europa League knockout round game since March but its unbeaten run — now at a European record 51 games — has never seemed more at risk against an excellent Atalanta team.First, midfielder Exequiel Palacios was slow to sense danger in the 12th minute when a low ball came across the Leverkusen goalmouth toward the far post.
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