On Wednesday, Bayer Leverkusen will put their remarkable 51-game unbeaten streak on the line in the Europa League final against Atalanta BC. The two teams will clash in Dublin, with Leverkusen aiming to secure the second leg of a potential treble and Atalanta seeking their first European trophy.

Labelled as 'Neverkusen' after finishing as runners-up in the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and Champions League in 2001-02, Bayer Leverkusen have shed that moniker spectacularly this season. Under the guidance of Xabi Alonso, who took over less than two years ago, Leverkusen have risen from mid-table strugglers to champions of Germany, finishing the Bundesliga season undefeated.

The team’s transformation has been nothing short of miraculous, with an impressive 90 points from 34 league games and a haul of 135 goals in all competitions. Now, with the Bundesliga title secured, they aim to add the Europa League trophy to their cabinet before contesting the DFB-Pokal final against Kaiserslautern.

Leverkusen's journey to the Europa League final has been marked by resilience and dramatic comebacks, including overcoming deficits against Qarabag and Roma. They have become known for their late goals and relentless spirit, attributes that have kept them unbeaten in the tournament.

Atalanta, under the stewardship of Gian Piero Gasperini, are enjoying a historic season themselves. The Bergamo-based club has reached their first-ever European final after topping their group and defeating formidable opponents such as Sporting Lisbon and Liverpool. Atalanta’s defense has been particularly solid in the Europa League, allowing the fewest shots on target per game.

Despite their continental success, Atalanta have struggled to clinch silverware under Gasperini, losing three Coppa Italia finals. However, their domestic campaign has been strong, securing a top-five finish and a return to the Champions League next season.

The upcoming final in Dublin presents an opportunity for Atalanta to win their first major trophy since 1963, enhancing Gasperini's legacy.

Xabi Alonso's side is in prime condition with no major injuries. Piero Hincapie and Granit Xhaka are expected to return to the starting lineup, with Florian Wirtz ready to start after recovering from a thigh injury. The main decision for Alonso is choosing between Victor Boniface and Patrick Schick for the striker role.

Atalanta will miss Emil Holm due to a calf injury and Marten De Roon with a thigh strain. Defenders Rafael Toloi and Sead Kolasinac are also doubts, likely leading to Giorgio Scalvini starting in the back three. Gianluca Scamacca is expected to lead the attack, supported by Charles De Ketelaere and Teun Koopmeiners.

Bayer Leverkusen's relentless form and attacking prowess should see them edge past Atalanta in a tightly contested final. Their ability to remain undefeated and their penchant for scoring crucial late goals make them favorites to lift the Europa League trophy and move a step closer to completing an incredible treble. Meanwhile, Atalanta's robust defense and attacking flair will ensure a competitive and thrilling encounter.

周三，勒沃库森将在欧联杯决赛中挑战亚特兰大BC队，结束他们51场不败的纪录。两支球队将在都柏林交锋，勒沃库森的目标是确保潜在三冠王的第二回合，亚特兰大则是寻求他们的第一座欧洲奖杯。

勒沃库森在2001-02赛季获得德甲亚军、德甲亚军和欧冠亚军后，被贴上了“Neverkusen”的标签，但本赛季勒沃库森已经华丽地摆脱了这个绰号。在不到两年前上任的哈维·阿隆索的带领下，勒沃库森从积分榜中游的球队一跃成为德甲冠军，并以不败的战绩结束了德甲联赛。

球队的转变简直是奇迹，在34场联赛中获得了令人印象深刻的90分，在各项赛事中收获了135个进球。现在，随着德甲冠军的确定，他们的目标是在与凯泽斯劳滕争夺德国杯决赛之前将欧联杯奖杯加入他们的内阁。

勒沃库森的欧联杯决赛之旅充满了韧性和戏剧性的逆转，包括克服了对卡拉巴格和罗马的落后。他们以最后时刻的进球和不屈不挠的精神而闻名，这些特质使他们在比赛中保持不败。

在吉安·皮耶罗·加斯佩里尼的带领下，亚特兰大正在享受一个历史性的赛季。总部位于贝加马的俱乐部在击败里斯本竞技和利物浦等强大对手后，首次进入欧洲决赛。亚特兰大在欧联杯的防守尤其稳固，场均射门次数最少。

尽管亚特兰大在欧洲大陆取得了成功，但在加斯佩里尼的带领下，亚特兰大一直难以获得奖杯，三次输掉了意大利杯决赛。然而，他们在国内的表现一直很强劲，确保了联赛前五的成绩，并将在下赛季重返欧冠。

即将在都柏林举行的决赛为亚特兰大队带来了自1963年以来赢得第一个重要奖杯的机会，这将增强加斯佩里尼的传奇。

哈维·阿隆索的球队处于最佳状态，没有重大伤病。欣卡皮和扎卡有望回到首发阵容，而从大腿伤势中恢复过来的维茨也准备首发。阿隆索的主要决定是在博尼法斯和希克之间做出选择。

亚特兰大将因小腿受伤而失去埃米尔·霍尔姆，而马滕·德·鲁恩则因大腿拉伤而缺阵。后卫拉斐尔·托洛伊和塞德·科拉西纳茨也有疑问，很可能导致乔治·斯卡尔维尼在三后卫中首发。吉安卢卡·斯卡马卡将在查尔斯·德·凯特尔雷和图恩·库梅纳斯的支援下领导进攻。

勒沃库森坚持不懈的状态和进攻能力应该会让他们在竞争激烈的决赛中险胜亚特兰大。他们保持不败的能力和在最后时刻打进关键进球的能力使他们成为捧起欧联杯奖杯的热门球队，离完成令人难以置信的三冠王又近了一步。与此同时，亚特兰大强大的防守和进攻天赋将确保一场激烈而激动人心的比赛。