In the run-up to what will be the UEFA Champions League final on June 1, the decisive match of the Europa League was played this Wednesday. And Exequiel Palacios’ Bayer Leverkusen couldn’t beat Atalanta.
Although they were undefeated champions of the Bundesliga and are also in the final of the German Cup, the successful season came to an end for Bayer Leverkusen. Since arriving in Dublin, he has encountered the tremendous effectiveness of the Italian Atalanta.
Lookman appeared after 12 minutes to open the scoring and then scored two more goals that sealed the final 3-0, leaving Xabi Alonso’s team with no chance. Thus, Exequiel Palacios was left with the desire to celebrate again in Europe, and that is why he launched a strong post-match self-criticism.
What did Palacios say?
“Sadness for having reached the final and not taking what we came to get. On the other side, we saw a team that was always in the game,” the Argentine National Team midfielder began by saying on ESPN. And then he continued with his position.
“They were deserved winners; we must congratulate them. From this side, it is time to chew anger and that poison,” concluded Pala, who, after his excellent season, is already beginning to focus on the Copa America.
