Gian Piero Gasperini's men showcased their prowess throughout the encounter, dominating Marseille to earn their maiden berth in a major European final. This historic achievement marks Atalanta's ninth appearance in European competition, highlighting their meteoric rise on the continental stage.
In the upcoming final, Atalanta will face Bayer Leverkusen, who secured their place with a 4-2 aggregate victory over Roma. The clash promises to be an enthralling spectacle as both sides vie for European glory.
Atalanta's defensive resilience has been a standout feature of their Europa League campaign, as they have kept an impressive five clean sheets, a record for the club in a single European season.
Meanwhile, Marseille's woes on the road continued, suffering their third consecutive away defeat in the Europa League, a first in their history since the competition's rebranding in 2009/10. With just one win in their last 15 away matches in the tournament, Marseille face a daunting task to rediscover their form on the European stage.
As Atalanta basks in the glory of their historic achievement, the stage is set for an epic showdown in the UEFA Europa League final, where they will aim to etch their name in European football folklore.
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