Wirtz Wadley in Leverkusen’s 11, Skamke in Atalanta

The 2023/24 season is nearing its end, and the peak moments are upon us. Tonight (Wednesday) the Europa League final will be held in Dublin with a fascinating meeting between Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen who want to lift the coveted trophy at the end.

The composition of Bayer Leverkusen: Matej Kovar, Jonathan Ta, Edmond Tapsova, Piero Hincapi, Josip Stanisic, Alejandro Grimaldo, Granit Xhaka, Esquiel Palacios, Jeremy Frimpong, Emin Adli and Florian Wirtz.

Atalanta lineup: Juan Musso, Brett Jimcity, Siad Kolshinac, Issac Hayin, Davide Zapacosta, Mathieu Rogeri, Ederson, Thon Koopmeiners, Charles de Catalara, Adamola Lockman and Gianluca Scamme.

Florian Wirtz (Reuters)

After completing an undefeated season in the Bundesliga and winning the championship, the Germans will be able to complete a double, maintain the unbeaten streak in all competitions this season and move closer to a historic treble.

On the other hand, the Italians, who have already qualified for the Champions League next season through the league, want to make history and win the first European title in the club’s history, knowing that the hurdle will not be easy.

The two teams met last season in the Round of 16 of the Europa League, when the team from Bergamo came out with the upper hand in both games, winning 0:1 and 2:3. Since then, a lot of water has passed in the river, and the balance of power in the meeting between the two teams has had time to change, with Xavi Alonso’s team being perhaps the hottest in Europe today.