Gian Piero Gasperini’s Atalanta reached dreamland of their Europa League ultimate with Bayer Leverkusen, giving the German facet their first defeat of the season in dramatic vogue.
Atalanta rankings
Musso – 6 – Didn’t have an excessive amount of to do however was nonetheless targeted when referred to as upon.
Kolasinac – 7 – A robust first-half efficiency from the previous Arsenal man, successful seven duels and serving to hold issues managed on the again. (46’ Scalvini – 6)
Hien – 7 – A assured and optimistic night for the 25-year-old Swede, who saved his defence in examine to restrict Bayer Leverkusen’s threats.
Djimsiti – 6.5 – The quietest member of the three-man backline, the veteran defender nonetheless did what was wanted and prevented any main errors.
Ruggeri – 7 – The Italian barely put a foot incorrect of the left facet of the pitch, placing in a shift each offensively and defensively. (91′ Toloi – N/A)
Koopmeiners – 6.5 – While he’s been a key determine this season for Atalanta, he was comparatively quiet within the ultimate, doing simply sufficient to assist preserve management within the midfield.
Ederson – 8 – A dominant drive for Atalanta, the 24-year-old was all around the pitch, urgent with depth and shutting issues down within the centre, proving a irritating determine for Bayer Leverkusen.
Zappacosta – 7 – Constructive going ahead and assured on the again foot, the veteran wing again was an essential a part of Gasperini’s system within the must-win match. (84′ Hateboer – N/A)
Lookman – 10 – The plain star of the present. The Nigerian striker netted the primary ever Europa League ultimate hattrick to drive Atalanta to glory. A traditionally spectacular efficiency.
De Ketelaere – 6 – A stable however pretty forgettable night for the Belgian expertise, whose solely actual spotlight was an honest shot within the first half. (57′ Pasalic – 6)
Scamacca – 7 – While he didn’t get on the scoresheet, the Italian striker was an essential a part of the press for la Dea and his hold-up play helped herald his teammates. (84′ Toure – N/A)
Bayer Leverkusen rankings
Kovar – 5.5
Tapsoba – 6
Tah – 5
Hincapie – 6
Stanisic – 5.5 (45′ Boniface – 5.5)
Palacios – 6.5 (68′ Andrich – 6 )
Xhaka – 6
Grimaldo – 6 (69′ Hlozek – 6)
Frimpong – 5.5 (81′ Tella – N/A)
Wirtz – 6 (81′ Schick – N/A)
Adli – 6
