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      Atalanta vs Bayer Leverkusen – Europa League final: Invincible German champs take on Italian icons – stream, TV, teams

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      BAYER LEVERKUSEN are on course to completing an unprecedented invincible Treble – but Atalanta will be determined to stop them in what is expected to be a thrilling Europa League final.Xabi Alonso’s men have already made history by lifting the Bundesliga title this season without losing a single match.Bayer Leverkusen won the Bundesliga undefeatedCredit: RexAnd the stoppage-time-winning veterans continued their form in Europe when they beat Roma to book their spot in the Europa League showpiece.Should Leverkusen defeat Atalanta, they will be one DFB-Pokal final win away from securing three trophies while going unbeaten in the process.However, the German champions face an Atalanta side who demolished Marseille in their semi-final to get here.Furthermore, the Italian outfit recently lost their Coppa Italia final against Juventus so they’ll be determined to avoid taking home another runners-up medal.Read more on Europa LeagueWhen is the Europa League final – Atalanta vs Leverkusen?
      Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen battle for in the Europa League final TOMORROW – Wednesday, May 22.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 8pm BST.
      Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland is the allocated arena for this huge match and it can host approximately 51,700 fans.
      Italian outfit Atalanta beat Leverkusen 3-2 on aggregate when the sides last met in a 2022 Europa League round of 16 tie.
      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      Atalanta vs Bayer Leverkusen will be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sports 1 in the UK.
      Coverage is expected to commence from 7pm BST – a whole hour before kick-off.
      Fans can stream the entire action via discovery+ through any chosen tablet or mobile device.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the whole match through our live blog.
      What is the team news?Xabi Alonso has been blessed with a clean bill of health for this thrilling Europa League final.Piero Hincapie and Granit Xhaka are set to be recalled to the starting line-up while it remains to be seen whether Alonso goes with Patrick Schick or Victor Boniface up top.Most read in Europa LeagueGranit Xhaka left Arsenal to make history with Bayer LeverkusenCredit: GettyFlorian Wirtz is also expected to start despite nursing a thigh injury over the last few weeks.Elsewhere, experienced Atalanta star Marten De Roon will miss out due to suffering a thigh issue in the Coppa Italia final defeat against Juventus.Club captain Rafael Toloi and ex-Arsenal star Sead Kolasinac are doubts but former Premier League attackers Ademola Lookman and Gianluca Scamacca could both start in Dublin.What are the odds?After 90 mins
      Atalanta 10/3
      Draw 13/5
      Leverkusen 4/5
      To lift the cup
      Atalanta 2/1
      Leverkusen 2/5
      *Odds courtesy of Paddy Power are correct at time of publication More

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      Former Arsenal star Aubameyang breaks down in tears and is consoled after Marseille are KO’d from Europa League

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      FORMER Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang broke down in tears after Marseille were knocked out of the Europa League by Atalanta.The French side reached the semi-finals but fell short of booking their place in the Dublin final after losing the second leg 3-0.Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was in tears at the final whistleHe was consoled by opposition player Marten de RoonCredit: ReutersMarseille drew 1-1 at home with Atalanta last week so knew they had a difficult task to progress.Atalanta dumped Liverpool out of the competition in the previous round so confidence was high, and when former Everton and Leicester ace Ademola Lookman fired in the opener they never looked in danger of going out.Goals from Matteo Ruggeri and El Bilal Toure saw Atalanta run out easy winners to leave Marseille’s dream of European glory in tatters.It was a difficult result to take for some, with Aubameyang left in tears at the final whistle.READ MORE ON ARSENALThe striker struggled to compose himself as he tried to hold in the tears, with fans sharing their sympathies.One reacted saying: “Feel bad for him. He served us the best in one of the darkest time of our club.”Head up champ you are a legend.”Another added: “Great player, I’m so sorry man.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSA third wrote: “Feel so sad for him. He’s been great for them this season.”And another commented: “Aubameyang deserves better.”Chelsea flop Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang completes Marseille transfer as French club liken him to a superheroAubameyang has enjoyed a terrific campaign in Europe this season with 12 goals in 15 games.But he is still yet to win anything on the continent having finished as a runner-up in the Europa League in 2019, when Arsenal were beaten 4-1 in the final by Chelsea.Tactics Exposed: Why Kai Havertz is Arsenal’s most important playerBy Dean Scoggins
      KAI HAVERTZ endured a difficult start to life at the Emirates after his big-money move from Chelsea.
      But has now well and truly found his feet.
      The German, 24, has found his scoring boots in recent weeks, including his double against his old club.
      But Havertz has been providing much more than goals in recent months.
      In fact he has become Mikel Arteta’s most important player as Arsenal go for the title.
      That’s after the Spanish boss made a genius tactical switch.
      Read more on how Mikel Arteta is using Kai Havertz.
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      Bayer Leverkusen score last-minute equaliser to keep Invincible dream alive as they storm into Europa League final

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      BAYER LEVERKUSEN kept their Invincible dream alive in dramatic fashion after coming from two goals down to draw with Roma.Xabi Alonso’s side came back to draw 2-2 with the Serie A giants in the Europa League semi-final second leg, extending the club’s unbeaten run to a massive 49 games.Bayer Leverkusen progressed to the Europa League final after winning 4-2 on aggregateCredit: GettyThey now have the longest unbeaten streak in European football historyCredit: GettyThe result meant Bayer Leverkusen progressed to the Europa League final, winning 4-2 on aggregate.The German side were 2-0 down before Gianluca Mancini’s 82nd minute own goal and Josip Stanisic’s strike in the 97TH MINUTE meant they remain undefeated in all competitions this season.Leverkusen’s last competitive defeat came on 27 May 2023 – 348 days ago.The German giants have already clinched the Bundesliga title and are now aiming for a historic treble.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThey have just four games remaining, against Bochum and Augsburg in the Bundesliga, Atalanta in the Europa League final and FC Kaiserslautern in the DFB-Pokal final.Speaking after last week’s first leg, Leverkusen midfielder Amine Adli admitted he and his team-mates would be happy as long as they reached the final.He said: “If we have to lose some games, such as the second leg 1-0, we will not say no if it takes us to the final.”Our mentality is to win every game and we will try to do this. Nothing is done and we’ve seen a lot of comebacks in football in the last year.Most read in Europa LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”You can never say the job is done.”Meanwhile, manager Alonso claimed: “We want to stay unbeaten and we know every week it gets tougher.Bayer Leverkusen celebrate in dressing room as they seal Bundesliga title”Everyone wants to beat us.”The Black and Reds now have the longest unbeaten streak in European football history.They broke Benfica’s record which had stood for a staggering 59 years. More

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      Atalanta vs Marseille LIVE SCORE: Latest Europa League updates as Italians host French giants in crunch second leg

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      ATALANTA host Marseille in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final TONIGHT.The two sides are locked at 1-1 after the opening 90 minutes, with a spot in the huge Dublin final up for grabs for whoever runs out winners tonight.
      Kick off time: 8pm
      TV/Stream: TNT Sports 3/discovery+
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      Bayer Leverkusen vs Roma LIVE SCORE: Latest Europa League updates as German champs look to book final spot

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      BAYER LEVERKUSEN host Roma in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final TONIGHT.The German champions are unbeaten this season and will be hoping to continue their incredible record and book their spot in the final.Leverkusen hold a 2-0 lead over the Italians heading into their home leg.
      Kick off time: 8pm
      TV/Stream: TNT Sports 2/discovery+
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      West Ham flop on verge of European glory after stunning career turnaround since quitting Hammers

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      IT was not long ago that Gianluca Scamacca looked destined to be just another name on that very long list of failed West Ham strikers.In and out after a year in East London with team-mates accusing him of not being a fighter and representatives terminating his deal over a lack of trust.Gianluca Scamacca has had a strong season with AtalantaCredit: GettyThe Italian’s stint at West Ham did not work outCredit: AlamyIt looked a long way back.But with West Ham now facing the end of their three year European journey, Scamacca has left Stratford and kicked on – now one step from the Europa League final in Dublin.Scamacca joined the Hammers almost two years ago in a £30.5million deal from Sassuolo.There was initial hope behind the scenes, the Italian had looked impressive in training with David Moyes and his coaches taken aback by some of his finishing.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut it never truly translated into English football.He saw success in Europe, scoring three goals in seven Europa Conference League appearances as the Hammers went on to lift the trophy in Prague.But there were just three in 16 Premier League outings before a knee injury curtailed Scamacca’s one and only season early.Just like Sebastien Haller, Lucas Perez and Javier Hernandez before him, the confident forward was added to West Ham’s strikers scrap heap – sold to Atalanta for £27m last summer.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThere were reasons for his struggles. Scamacca arrived late in the window, missing an all important pre-season with his new club and said he played most of the season with a broken meniscus before finally giving in and undergoing surgery.But there were issues all around, too. Michail Antonio publicly stated that his rival for the centre-forward spot did not suit Moyes’ style and that he was not a fighter.David Moyes reveals why Declan Rice is behind West Ham’s horror run of formScamacca was dropped by the agency which had secured him a move to the Premier League, with World Soccer Agency declaring brutally: “there was no longer the trust necessary for a healthy professional relationship.”It all pointed to a move and an end to his time at West Ham, though there were issues there too. In an interview back in Italy last summer, while still a West Ham player, Scamacca spoke about a potential move to Roma and how Jose Mourinho would “stimulate” him more as a manager.Moyes must have loved reading that one.There have been issues at international level too. Scamacca has 15 Italy caps and one goal, against England, but was dropped from the last squad after staying up all night playing PlayStation ahead of a crucial Euros qualifier against Ukraine in November.Boss Luciano Spalletti said: “If someone wants to waste their time, that’s their choice. But then don’t come on my national team.”Things, however, appear to have turned a corner.Scamacca helped down Liverpool to reach the last four of the Europa League where Atalanta are level at 1-1 from the first leg with Marseille in which he scored the opener.READ MORE SUN STORIESSpalletti’s tough love appears to have worked. Since March 6 only Cole Palmer and Harry Kane have been more prolific in Europe than the striker, who has ten goals in all competitions.He looks destined not only for a special end to the season domestically but also on course to return to the international fold ahead of Euro 2024. More

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      Three years ago I was managing Welsh minnows… now I’m on the brink of Europa Conference League final glory

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      BELGIAN coach Nicky Hayen has gone from managing Welsh minnows Haverfordwest County to the Europa Conference League semi-finals in just TWO YEARS.Brugge head into Thursday’s second leg with Fiorentina trailing 3-2 as they look to book their spot in Athens on May 29.Nicky Hayen took over at Club Brugge in MarchCredit: GettyHe is being tipped for some of the top European jobs in the futureCredit: GettyAnd the man leading them into the match has had some journey to this point.Path to BruggeHayen, 43, took caretaker charge of the club in March following the sacking of Ronny Deila – the man who replaced Scott Parker.It was a huge task for the young coach – who was in charge of Cymru Premier side Haverfordwest County just 21 months earlier.Hayen, who spent his playing career in the lower leagues in Belgium and the Netherlands, worked for six months with the Welsh club and helped them avoid relegation.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIn June 2022, he then left them to become head coach of Club Brugge’s U23 side.This left him perfectly poised to assume the vacant first-team role when Deila was dismissed.Sensational run of formHe has not disappointed, going unbeaten in seven league games, winning six.Brugge now sit top of the Belgian league with just three matches left in the Championship round.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHayen also masterminded a 3-0 aggregate win over PAOK in the quarter-finals of the Europa Conference League, while his only defeat since taking charge came in the 3-2 loss to Fiorentina in the first leg of the semis.If they get past Fiorentina, Brugge will play Olympiacos or Aston Villa in the final.Top 10 highest paid footballers in the world revealed with no Premier League players making the top fiveLiverpool manager in waiting?Hayen, who has played a 3-5-2 formation elsewhere but turned to a back four in recent months, is now being tipped for some of the biggest jobs in Europe.And journalist Jan Mulder believes he will be manager of Liverpool “within two years”.That is despite Feyenoord head coach Arne Slot preparing to take over from Jurgen Klopp.Mulder said: “Nicky Hayen will be festively appointed manager of Club Brugge on the day of the Belgian championship and will put in a series of games in the Champions League next year, attracting the attention of Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Bayern and Manchester.”Nasser Al-Khelaifi of Paris Saint-Germain also joins the fight for his signature at the last minute.”Personally, I think that the great Nicky Hayen will replace Arne Slot as manager of Liverpool within two years.”Hayen spoke back in 2021 about the style of play he likes his teams to adopt.He said: “My style of play is that I like to build up from behind, I like to play combination football.”But, first of all, you need to have the players to play this style of football.READ MORE SUN STORIES”As I said, I’ve seen a team that when they have the confidence, they can do it, but if they don’t have the confidence they don’t, and won’t do it, because they don’t want the ball, and then this is my first priority, and this is also what I have in my character.”Mentality is the first thing, you can play nice football to win games, but if you don’t have the mentality, if you don’t fight for each other, if you don’t work for every single piece of ground, then you don’t win games.” More

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      Father of Aston Villa fan who collapsed during Olympiacos Europa League clash issues update after worrying scenes

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      The DAD of an Aston Villa fan who was given emergency treatment during their Europa Conference League clash with Olympiacos has reportedly thanked those involved in saving his son’s life.The supporter collapsed just before the half-time interval, prompting stadium staff to evacuate the lower section of the Holte End so he could be given medical treatment.A medical emergency took place during Aston Villa’s Europa League clash with OlympiacosCredit: GETTYA supporter was given emergency treatment after suffering a cardiac arrestCredit: REUTERSThe fan’s dad has reportedly taken to X to issue a positive update on their conditionCredit: REXThe fan suffered a cardiac arrest but has thankfully survived the horror ordeal.And his dad – according to the Birmingham Mail – took to Twitter to thank fans for leaving the area in an orderly fashion to allow his son to receive life-saving treatment.He wrote on X: “Thank you for your thoughts, it was my son that collapsed.”He is in hospital but sitting up and well waiting tests.READ MORE ON ASTON VILLA”Thank you to the amazing staff and supporters and emergency services who saved his life.”The start of the second half was delayed while the supporter received treatment, which arrived in double-quick time.TNT Sports’ Becky Ives said: “Unfortunately right on the stroke of half-time the medical emergency happened.”I was down the tunnel and the emergency services moved very quickly.Most read in FootballAston Villa suffered a 4-2 defeat to Greek giants in the first leg of their semi-final tieCredit: GETTY”They moved quickly to remove fans from the lower tier of the Holte End on the left-hand side.”There have been quite a few discussions going on as to how long the game will have to be halted for as the fan is moved into the waiting ambulance.Prince William cheers for Aston Villa “Obviously we wish the fan all our good wishes and the health of the fan comes first.”Villa face an uphill task to reach the Conference League final after suffering a 4-2 defeat to the Greek giants.But manager Unai Emery is refusing to give up hope, saying: “We are frustrated and disappointed, we didn’t play well.”We didn’t have control of the game, we were playing so fast. “In a lot of moments we needed to stop them and get in the box with more passes.”They were attacking and they played the matches so open and the plan was completely different. They did well and we didn’t do like we planned.”They are favourite and they deserved to win today, we try to come back next week but they are favourite, we will play there trying to show something different.” More