Atalanta vs. Leverkusen: time and the place to look at the Europa League remaining with Colombian Gustavo Puerta

Radamel Falcao, James Rodríguez, Rafael Santos Borré and Carlos Bacca are a few of the most vital Colombian footballers who’ve received the UEFA Europa League – Europa League credit score

The ultimate of the Uefa Europa League between Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen can be performed on Wednesday, Could 22 on the Aviva Stadium, in Dublin, Eire.

Among the many protagonists of the assembly, Gustavo Puerta stands out, a participant from the German staff that has already celebrated the Bundesliga title and can wait on the substitute bench for the decision of Xabi Alonso to culminate in one of the best ways a historic season for the crimson and black staff.

Atalanta, led by Gian Piero Gasperini, arrives at this important match occupying fifth place in Serie A, two dates from ending the league, which at present provides them entry to the following Uefa Champions League. The Italian staff has maintained an impressive efficiency, with out shedding a single match within the group stage and beating groups resembling Sporting Lisbon, Liverpool and Olympique de Marseille within the knockout rounds.

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Bayer Leverkusen, underneath the technical course of Xabi Alonso, additionally seems on this remaining with a formidable document of 51 unbeaten video games, the results of 42 wins and 9 attracts. The German staff is near closing an distinctive season, with the potential for profitable three titles; They’ve already been topped Bundesliga champions and can play within the German Cup remaining in opposition to FC Kaiserslautern on Saturday, Could 25. Key Leverkusen gamers embrace Exequiel Palacios, Florian Wirtz, Granit Xhaka, Jeremie Frimpong, Alejandro Grimaldo and Gustavo Puerta.

Gustavo Puerta contesting the ball in opposition to Molde participant Kristian Eriksen for the Europa League – credit score REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen

The Colombian midfielder had the chance to play three video games, all within the group stage, within the Europa League, together with as a primary baseman. His debut within the continental event was within the 5-1 win in opposition to Qarabag, the place he performed 11 minutes. For the fifth spherical of the group stage he was included within the beginning lineup and acquired a ranking of 6.8 after 88 minutes in a 2-0 victory. Of their final energetic participation in worldwide competitors, Leverkusen received 5-1 in opposition to Molde FK of Sweden and the Valle del Cauca participant performed your entire match.

The Watch Occasion of the UEFA Europa League remaining will happen in Bogotá on Could 22, with the participation of Iván Ramiro Córdoba, a number of champion with Inter Milan and champion of the 2001 Copa América with the Colombian staff. The occasion, which is promoted by Enterprise Lease-A-Automobile, official sponsor of the Europa League, will carry soccer followers in Colombia nearer to a sports activities legend and permit them to benefit from the remaining of the second most vital membership event within the previous continent.

Iván Ramiro Córdoba, recognized for having received a number of titles in his profession, together with 5 Serie A titles, 4 Italian Cups and 4 Italian Tremendous Cups, can be a part of this celebration. Córdoba will touch upon the match throughout the broadcast and reply some questions from these current concerning the competitors

It’s related to notice that the UEFA Europa League has seen 7 Colombians topped champions throughout its historical past. Amongst them are figures resembling James Rodríguez, Radamel Falcao García and Rafael Santos Borré. These gamers have raised the status of Colombian soccer internationally.

• The 2 instances that Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen met within the 21/22 UEFA Europa League ended with Italian successes.
• Bayer Leverkusen is 2 video games away from ending the season unbeaten.
• Within the final 5 years, Atalanta misplaced the three finals it performed in its nation.
• Bayer Leverkusen has three titles in its cupboards: UEL 87/88, German Cup 92/93 and Bundesliga 23/24.
• Atalanta has just one title in its historical past: the 1962/63 Italian Cup.
• Bayer Leverkusen has participated in two European finals. With a victory within the 1987 UEFA Cup and a defeat within the Champions League in 2001.

Bayer Leverkusen followers will journey en masse to Eire for the Europa League remaining match in opposition to Atalanta – credit score REUTERS/Hannah Mckay

• Atalanta vs. Bayer Leverkusen – Ultimate of the UEFA Europa League 2023/2024
• Venue: AVIVA stadium- Dublin, Republic of Eire
• Date and time: Wednesday, Could 22 – 2:00 pm Colombian time
• Broadcast: ESPN and Star +
• Doable lineup Atalanta: Musso; Dym Metropolis, Hien, Kolasinac; Zappacosta, Ederson, Pasalic, Ruggeri; Koopmeiners; Of Ketelaere, Scamacca
• DT Atalanta: Gianpiero Gasperini
• Doable lineup Bayer Leverkusen: Kovar; Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie; Frimpong, Andrich, Xhaka, Grimaldo; Hofmann, Wirtz; Schick
• DT Bayer Leverkusen: Xabi Alonso