The buildup to the Europa League final between Bayer Leverkusen and Atalanta Bergamo was filled with fun moments. Coach Xabi Alonso and players Granit Xhaka and Jonathan Tah shared some light-hearted banter, with Xhaka jokingly mentioning that the team drinks blood every morning to stay calm.
During the press conference, funny exchanges like Alonso’s comments on player Victor Boniface and Tah’s reflection on the undefeated season brought laughter. Alonso also playfully addressed concerns about Florian Wirtz’s injury status and mentioned that the team was focused on chasing the championship title after a reporter brought up local rival 1. FC Köln’s recent struggles. The final game ended with a 2-1 victory for Bayer Leverkusen over Atalanta Bergamo.
