Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen and José Luis Mendilibar’s Olympiacos, in the European finals
Atalanta BC beat Olympique de Marseille 3-0 this Thursday and will play for the Europa League title against Bayer Leverkusenwhose tie ‘in extremis’ (2-2) before the AS Roma has meant your access to the final and also a European record, while the Biscayan coach José Luis Mendilibar has reached the final of the Conference League with the Olympiacos after winning by 2-0 to the Aston Villa.
The adversary of the Atalanta in the final it will be Bayer Leverkusenwhich starred the umpteenth miracle In the final stages of his duel against the Rome. Xabi Alonso’s pupils raised 49 his streak of unbeaten games, a new historical record for European football-
Although the Romans became 0-2 with two penalties converted by Leandro Paredesone before the break and another shortly after returning from the locker room, the ‘Laterkusen’ legend added two more goals starting in the 80th minute. On this occasion, the 1-2 it was a bit at one’s own door Gianluca Mancinion a rebound after a corner.
The final tie for the German team was the work of Josip Stanisic, following a ride from the right wing that culminated with a low left foot shot to the long post from inside the area. Thus, those of Xabi Alonso They will look for the trophy next May 22nd in it Dublin Arena (Ireland).
On the other hand, in the meeting between Basque coaches, Jose Luis Mendilibar smiled more than Unai Emery again. A double of Ayoub El Kaabi, who had already scored three goals in the first leg for the 4-2 victory in Birmingham, scored for the Olympiacos your ticket to the meeting for the Conference title.
Olympiacos, who will be measured next May 29or in the field of AEK Athens with a Fiorentinawhich repeats the end of the Conference Leaguethe second Greek team to reach a European final after Panathinaikos, which played in the European Cup final in 1971.
A final in which the Biscayan coach José Luis Mendilibar will try to conquer his second continental title consecutive after being proclaimed champion of the last year Europa League with Sevilla.
Source: Eitb
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