Scamacca: ‘Atalanta confident in Europa League Final’

Gianluca Scamacca assures Atalanta feel ‘confident’ going into the Europa League Final with Bayer Leverkusen, especially after securing a Champions League spot.

The striker was the star of the show at the Stadio Via del Mare this evening, providing the assist for the Charles De Ketelaere opener and scoring the second himself, nodding in a corner.

That 2-0 win over Lecce guaranteed that La Dea will play in the 2024-25 edition of the Champions League, so it is a much-needed boost just days after losing the Coppa Italia Final 1-0 to Juventus.

“This was our objective since the start of the season. It might seem normal now, but it is a great achievement and we are very happy,” Scamacca told Sky Sport Italia.

“On a personal level, everything is going well and I always try to help the team.”

Scamacca ready for Bayer Leverkusen

Now they go into Wednesday’s Europa League Final against an unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen team in Dublin.

“We are feeling confident, eager to do well and lift the trophy. The pressure must not be on us. It is going to be an important match, the most important for us all.”

It could also be crucial for others too, because if Atalanta win the Europa League and finish fifth in Serie A, then it will open up a sixth qualifying spot for the Champions League.

That could be taken by either Roma or Lazio.

However, if Atalanta were to finish higher than fifth in the Serie A standings, then that extra slot would not be available.