Bayer Leverkusen suffered their first defeat in 51 games as they were beaten 3-0 by Atalanta Bergamo in the Europa League final. Ademola Lookman, a former Leipzig player, scored all three goals for the Italian team. This loss ended Leverkusen’s unbeaten streak and shocked the football world.
International press reacted to Atalanta’s victory with headlines praising Lookman’s hat-trick and Gasperini’s tactical masterclass. The defeat was a blow to Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen side, who were previously undefeated this season. This unexpected result showed that even the strongest teams can be defeated on any given day.
The Europa League final showcased Atalanta’s strength and skill, as they outplayed a usually dominant Bayer Leverkusen. Granit Xhaka, Leverkusen’s captain, and his team will now have to regroup and learn from this defeat as they look to bounce back stronger in future competitions.
