Europa League 2024 final: Pics from Atalanta historic win over Leverkusen

Ademola Lookman scored a historic hat-trick to help Atalanta beat Bayer Leverkusen by 3-0 in the UEFA Europa League final in Dublin to win their first-ever Europa League. Here are some pictures from the celebration.

Koushik Biswas

Jun 4, 2024, 4:55 PM

Share on:

WhatsApp Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

Atalanta lifted their first Europa League title in Dublin.

{"data":{"gallery":[{"type":"image","img_src":"sportzpoint/media/media_files/7aNETo0uYp2TfvsGuM9U.png","title":"A major trophy in 61 years","desc":"With their triumph in the Europa League 2024 final over Bayer Leverkusen, Atalanta now have won only their second major trophy since 1963. Not only that, they are now the first Italian team to win the Europa League in the 21st century. ","alt_text":"Atalanta vs Bayer Leverkusen Europa League 2023-24 Final | Ademola Lookman's historic hat-trick takes Atalanta into history books - sportzpoint.com"},{"type":"image","img_src":"sportzpoint/media/media_files/BtXivocjSxJv3bmQzCEd.png","title":"In the history books","desc":"Ademola Lookman, the Nigerian striker became the first-ever player to score a hat-trick in any Europa League final. He scored two goals in the first half and one in the second half. ","alt_text":"Atalanta vs Bayer Leverkusen Europa League 2023-24 Final | Ademola Lookman's historic hat-trick take Atalanta into history books - sportzpoint.com"},{"type":"image","img_src":"sportzpoint/media/media_files/0sneydeORklYtASCknPm.jpeg","title":"Scamacca shows off Atalanta's new prize ","desc":"Atalanta's forward Scamacca showing off Atalanta's newest title to the press and photographers after their win. ","alt_text":"Scamacca shows off Atalanta's new prize to a row of photographers and thousands of the club's supporters behind them. - sportzpoint"},{"type":"image","img_src":"sportzpoint/media/media_files/SAW2xeRCeZ5AMdCq7roK.webp","title":"51 unbeaten matches ","desc":"Bayer Leverkuse's 51-match unbeaten run was finally ended by Atalanta. Moreover, this also ended Xabi Alonso's treble dream with the German champions.","alt_text":"Gian Piero Gasperini and Xabi Alonso after the UEFA Europa League final - sportzpoint.com"},{"type":"image","img_src":"sportzpoint/media/media_files/uPOoa3bIX6lSko5uGUsq.jpg","title":"Never to old to dream","desc":"Atalanta's coach Gian Piero Gasperini at 66 years and 117 days, became the oldest winning coach of all in the Europa League era, beating José Luis Mendilibar (who was 62 years and 78 days old when he won the tournament with Sevilla last season).","alt_text":"Gian Piero Gasperini became the oldest manager to win the Europa League title - sportzpoint.com"},{"type":"image","img_src":"sportzpoint/media/media_files/9gH370428f70Gp3DkjIv.webp","title":"100% record in UEFA finals","desc":"This was Atalanta's first-ever UEFA final. They were the ninth Italian club to play in the UEFA Cup/Europa League final, after Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Parma, Roma and Torino.","alt_text":"Ademola Lookman's historic hat-trick takes Atalanta into history books - sportzpoint.com"},{"type":"image","img_src":"sportzpoint/media/media_files/62r8kh0WN7j5EZCoKgut.jpg","title":"The winning moment","desc":"The moment when Atalanta became only the 29th team to win the UEFA Cup or the UEFA Europa League. ","alt_text":"Europa League 2024 final: The winning moment - sportzpoint.com"},{"type":"image","img_src":"sportzpoint/media/media_files/kjFaN8tKnvFR9nYmKrsd.jpg","title":"One for the photographers ","desc":"Atalanta captain Marten De Roon after the win said, \"There are no words to describe what we did, really. Today was painful for me watching from the bench. I was very nervous but we played a great, amazing match. I am very happy, it is a great joy and we really deserved it.\"","alt_text":"Marten De Roon, Atalanta club captain with the Europa League 2024 title - sportzpoint.com"}],"web_story":null},"content_html":""}

Uefa Europa League UEFA Europa League 2023-24

2024/25 Europa League : Changes and teams to watch

The Europa League resumes again after a break but there are changes to the current structure already in place. With an increased number of matches and more teams added to the competition, we discuss the teams to look out for and more in this article.

Muojindu Francis

Sep 25, 2024, 3:19 PM

Share on:

WhatsApp Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

2024/25 Europa League : Changes and teams to watch

The UEFA Europa League is back in action tonight. This is going to be the 54th season of the club competition. With fewer chances for teams to drop into the Conference League, the stakes are higher than ever for teams to perform well in this new format.

Expanded Format

Records created in Atalanta vs Leverkusen Europa League 2024 final - sportzpoint.com

In the same vein as the Champions League, the Europa League will feature a 36-team system that will be a single-format group stage each team is expected to play 8 matches against 8 different teams in the group stage, 4 at home and 4 away from home.

The top 8 teams will automatically qualify for the round of 16 while the teams that place from 9th to 24th will compete in a playoff round to determine the remaining 8 teams that will feature in the round of 16.

Impact on Clubs

The 2024/25 Europa League format brings many positives for European football, including increased competition, inclusivity, sports tourism through traveling fans, and higher earnings for participating clubs. While these developments seem promising for the sport's growth in Europe, there are also downsides. Clubs face congested schedules with numerous matches, leading to player fatigue and increased injury risks. Additionally, the short turnaround time between games hinders proper preparation, potentially affecting the overall quality of football on display. These challenges could limit the opportunity for fans to witness thrilling performances in this prestigious club competition.

Teams to Watch Out For

Several prestigious clubs will feature in this season's Europa League we will cast the spotlight on some teams that can go ahead to win the title.

Manchester United

United Olympic triumph in 2017

Though failing to qualify for the Champions League England's biggest club would not be out of Europe's club competition this season. having won the Europa League in 2017 under Jose Mourinho they also emerged as runner-up in 2021 losing on penalty shootouts to Sevilla the club is no stranger to this competition and they definitely will be looking to add European Silverware under their manager Erik Ten Haag.

Porto

Celebrations as Porto clinch Europa league title

Porto is a formidable force in European club football, typically competing as regulars in the Champions League. However, this season sees them in the Europa League. Despite their last trophy in the competition dating back to 2011, they remain a team to be reckoned with. Their experience and tactical strength make them one of the toughest opponents on the continent, capable of mounting a serious challenge in any European club competition.

Tottenham Hotspur

The English Club last came close to winning silverware on the continent in 2019 losing the Champions League final to a fellow English side Liverpool. Noticeable improvements in terms of recruitment and playing style under Ange Postecoglou have seen the club come back stronger it remains to be seen whether that will be enough to bring the first major title to the North London club since their League Cup triumph in 2008

Ajax

One of the top teams in Europe's footballing history. Ajax will forever remain famous for their 1995 Champions League win against Milan. they narrowly missed out on the Champions League final in 2019 losing out to Tottenham. With the team slowly finding form they will be strong contenders for the title.

Football Uefa Europa League

Records created in Atalanta vs Leverkusen Europa League 2024 final

Koushik Biswas

May 22, 2024, 11:15 PM

Share on:

WhatsApp Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

{"data":{"gallery":[],"web_story":[{"type":"image","cta_link":"","cta_text":"","title":"Records created in Atalanta vs Leverkusen Europa League 2024 final","img_src":"media_files/abTuEFamKqob3zc7ZSPf.png","desc":"Here are records created in Atalanta vs Leverkusen Europa League 2024 final as Atalanta defeated Leverkusen by 3-0 to win their first Europa League title."},{"type":"image","cta_link":"","cta_text":"","title":"Ademola's historic hat-trick","img_src":"media_files/mVaNySJdibfbch8605yW.png","desc":"Ademola Lookman became the first player to score a hat-trick in a Europa League final"},{"type":"image","cta_link":"","cta_text":"","title":"The first in 21st century from Italy","img_src":"media_files/abTuEFamKqob3zc7ZSPf.png","desc":"Atalanta are the first Italian team to win the Europa League since the competition replaced the old UEFA Cup. The last Italian team to win the UEFA Cup was Parma in 1998/99."},{"type":"image","cta_link":"","cta_text":"","title":"Record for Gasperini","img_src":"media_files/XGcadigoW0FgIa60eU2I.png","desc":"Gian Piero Gasperini at 66 years and 117 days, became the oldest winning coach of all in the Europa League era"},{"type":"image","cta_link":"","cta_text":"","title":"More record for Gasperini","img_src":"media_files/XGcadigoW0FgIa60eU2I.png","desc":"Gasperini is also the first Italian coach to win the Europa League since Maurizio Sarri with Chelsea in 2019. "},{"type":"image","cta_link":"","cta_text":"","title":"The streak is broken","img_src":"media_files/EV4MWMEoWo7dEoAO8mni.png","desc":"Leverkusen, before this game were unbeaten in 13 Europa League matches (W9 D4) and had not lost in 51 games in all competitions, which is a European record. "},{"type":"image","cta_link":"","cta_text":"","title":"Second for Davide Zappacosta","img_src":"media_files/g4qY33M7Xm3I0rnhocII.png","desc":"Atalanta's Davide Zappacosta now has won two Europa League titles, having won the title in 2019 with Chelsea FC."},{"type":"image","cta_link":"","cta_text":"","title":"Record breaking season for Leverkusen","img_src":"media_files/AsQMePTWQtDb4hpAhNWo.png","desc":"Leverkusen's nine wins in European competition in the 2023/24 season is their joint-highest tally in a single season."}]}}

Uefa Europa League Bayer 04 Leverkusen Bayer Leverkusen UEFA Europa League 2023-24 Atalanta

Europa League 2024 final: Pics from Atalanta's historic win over Leverkusen

Ademola Lookman scored a historic hat-trick to help Atalanta beat Bayer Leverkusen by 3-0 in the UEFA Europa League final in Dublin to win their first-ever Europa League. Here are some pictures from the celebration.

Koushik Biswas

May 22, 2024, 10:30 PM

Share on:

WhatsApp Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

{"data":{"gallery":[{"type":"image","img_src":"sportzpoint/media/media_files/7aNETo0uYp2TfvsGuM9U.png","title":"A major trophy in 61 years","desc":"With their triumph in the Europa League 2024 final over Bayer Leverkusen, Atalanta now have won only their second major trophy since 1963. Not only that, they are now the first Italian team to win the Europa League in the 21st century. ","alt_text":"Atalanta vs Bayer Leverkusen Europa League 2023-24 Final | Ademola Lookman's historic hat-trick takes Atalanta into history books - sportzpoint.com"},{"type":"image","img_src":"sportzpoint/media/media_files/BtXivocjSxJv3bmQzCEd.png","title":"In the history books","desc":"Ademola Lookman, the Nigerian striker became the first-ever player to score a hat-trick in any Europa League final. He scored two goals in the first half and one in the second half. ","alt_text":"Atalanta vs Bayer Leverkusen Europa League 2023-24 Final | Ademola Lookman's historic hat-trick take Atalanta into history books - sportzpoint.com"},{"type":"image","img_src":"sportzpoint/media/media_files/0sneydeORklYtASCknPm.jpeg","title":"Scamacca shows off Atalanta's new prize ","desc":"Atalanta's forward Scamacca showing off Atalanta's newest title to the press and photographers after their win. ","alt_text":"Scamacca shows off Atalanta's new prize to a row of photographers and thousands of the club's supporters behind them. - sportzpoint"},{"type":"image","img_src":"sportzpoint/media/media_files/SAW2xeRCeZ5AMdCq7roK.webp","title":"51 unbeaten matches ","desc":"Bayer Leverkuse's 51-match unbeaten run was finally ended by Atalanta. Moreover, this also ended Xabi Alonso's treble dream with the German champions.","alt_text":"Gian Piero Gasperini and Xabi Alonso after the UEFA Europa League final - sportzpoint.com"},{"type":"image","img_src":"sportzpoint/media/media_files/uPOoa3bIX6lSko5uGUsq.jpg","title":"Never to old to dream","desc":"Atalanta's coach Gian Piero Gasperini at 66 years and 117 days, became the oldest winning coach of all in the Europa League era, beating José Luis Mendilibar (who was 62 years and 78 days old when he won the tournament with Sevilla last season).","alt_text":"Gian Piero Gasperini became the oldest manager to win the Europa League title - sportzpoint.com"},{"type":"image","img_src":"sportzpoint/media/media_files/9gH370428f70Gp3DkjIv.webp","title":"100% record in UEFA finals","desc":"This was Atalanta's first-ever UEFA final. They were the ninth Italian club to play in the UEFA Cup/Europa League final, after Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Parma, Roma and Torino.","alt_text":"Ademola Lookman's historic hat-trick takes Atalanta into history books - sportzpoint.com"},{"type":"image","img_src":"sportzpoint/media/media_files/62r8kh0WN7j5EZCoKgut.jpg","title":"The winning moment","desc":"The moment when Atalanta became only the 29th team to win the UEFA Cup or the UEFA Europa League. ","alt_text":"Europa League 2024 final: The winning moment - sportzpoint.com"},{"type":"image","img_src":"sportzpoint/media/media_files/kjFaN8tKnvFR9nYmKrsd.jpg","title":"One for the photographers ","desc":"Atalanta captain Marten De Roon after the win said, \"There are no words to describe what we did, really. Today was painful for me watching from the bench. I was very nervous but we played a great, amazing match. I am very happy, it is a great joy and we really deserved it.\"","alt_text":"Marten De Roon, Atalanta club captain with the Europa League 2024 title - sportzpoint.com"}],"web_story":null},"content_html":""}

Uefa Europa League Bayer Leverkusen UEFA Europa League 2023-24 Atalanta

Atalanta vs Bayer Leverkusen Europa League 2023-24 Final Highlights | Ademola Lookman's historic hat-trick takes Atalanta into history books

Ademola Lookman scored a historic hat-trick to help Atalanta beat Bayer Leverkusen by 3-0 in the UEFA Europa League final in Dublin to win their first-ever Europa League.

Koushik Biswas, Abishek Goswami

May 22, 2024, 4:43 PM

Share on:

WhatsApp Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

Atalanta lifted their first major trophy in 61 years. Image | UEFA

Atalanta B.C defeated Bayer Leverkusen by 3-0 in the UEFA Europa League 2023-24 final to clinch their first-ever Europa League title. This is their first major trophy since 1963 as Ademola Lookman became the first-ever player to score a hat-trick in UEFA Europa League final.

This means it is now an end to Xabi Alonso's 51-match unbeaten run in the 2023-24 season. Moreover, their dream of a European Treble is now over as well.

With this Europa League title, Gian Piero Gasperini has become the ninth different Italian coach to have won the UEFA Cup or Europa League. Moreover, at 66 years and 117 days, he's also the oldest winning coach of all in the Europa League era, beating José Luis Mendilibar (who was 62 years and 78 days old when he won the tournament with Sevilla last season).

Read the highlights of Atalanta vs Bayer Leverkusen Europa League 2023-24 Final match from our LIVE Blog below.

For all the updates on the match, follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

To get all the updates on your favourite sport, subscribe to our newsletter.

LIVE Updates

Uefa Xabi Alonso Bayer Leverkusen UEFA Europa League 2023-24 Atalanta

In Pics: Dortmund's 1-0 win over PSG in first leg of UCL 2023-24 SF

Borussia Dortmund defeated PSG by 1-0 in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League 2023-24 semi-final in Dortmund. Niclas Fullkurg scored the lone goal for Dortmund.

Koushik Biswas

May 1, 2024, 10:17 PM

Share on:

WhatsApp Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

In Pics: Dortmund's 1-0 win over PSG in first leg of UCL 2023-24 SF

{"data":{"gallery":[{"type":"image","img_src":"sportzpoint/media/media_files/GIizLOjRfCnnxOhHKfl5.jpeg","title":" A steady first 25 minutes of the game","desc":"Both teams looked to keep their shape and form intact in the first 25 minutes of the game with Dortmund domintaing the game in possession. They did defensively well to deny any space to PSG attackers."},{"type":"image","img_src":"sportzpoint/media/media_files/Lgf8iHVo48dSa5j6P0jc.jpeg","title":"First chance for Dortmund","desc":"Marcel Sabitzer had the early and fast chance of the match on the right of the box. However, Donarumma came out and cut the angle to deny him the goal. "},{"type":"image","img_src":"sportzpoint/media/media_files/9FIZ0oKBKwES2msCUMwS.jpeg","title":"Niclas Fullkrug finds the net in 36th minute","desc":"Niclas Fullkrug found the net in the 36th minute of the game after receiving an areal pass from Schlotterbeck. Fullkrung, first controlled the ball with his excellent neat first touch and then took his time before sending the ball to the back of the net precisely. "},{"type":"image","img_src":"sportzpoint/media/media_files/09gXhUjcQDJz832bzvAl.jpeg","title":"Mbappe hits the post","desc":"Out of nowhere, Kylian Mbappe showed his class and made a quick run on the right before sending a curler past the defenders to hit the post. The rebound ball fall on to Hakimi's feet, but his shot also hit the post. "},{"type":"image","img_src":"sportzpoint/media/media_files/wsAPgyWcJJi8f5t6jG4K.jpeg","title":"Sancho shows his quality","desc":"Jadon Sancho with 12 dribbles now has become the player with most successful dribbles in a Champions League semi-final since Barcelona’s Lionel Messi in April 2008 against Manchester United (16)."},{"type":"image","img_src":"sportzpoint/media/media_files/mdkcLmeRFpdREChMiHxh.webp","title":"Huge save by Kobel","desc":"Gregor Kobel made a huge save in the 72nd minute to deny Ousmane Demeble, who was quick to take shot after receiving a great flicked pass from Kylian Mbappe inside the box."},{"type":"image","img_src":"sportzpoint/media/media_files/wkRPxiFcQOhYGv8v88m7.jpeg","title":"Mbappe had only one shot on target","desc":"A dejected Kylian Mbappe after the game as he could just have one shot on target throughout the entire match."},{"type":"image","img_src":"sportzpoint/media/media_files/j18eZKSrzMxYtQwEe6LH.jpeg","title":"Mats Hummels won the player of the match","desc":"Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels won the player of the match award for his excellent performance both with and without the ball."},{"type":"image","img_src":"sportzpoint/media/media_files/Pl3P5Nu8IyjhMgjIW8l3.jpeg","title":"Dortmund confirmed Champions League spot next season","desc":"Dortmund players celebrate with the Yellow wall as they now have confirmed a UEFA Champions League spot for the next season, if they stay at number five position in Bundesliga."}],"web_story":[]},"content_html":""}

Uefa Champions League Psg Kylian Mbappe Borussia Dortmund UEFA Europa League 2023-24