I'm sure many people thought Leverkusen would win, including me, but in the early minutes I felt Leverkusen appeared nervous, it looked like they weren't really focused on the match, until Lookman was able to appear from behind suddenly and welcome the ball which could ultimately be a first goal for Atalanta, I thought Leverkusen would put more pressure on Atalanta but in reality it wasn't until the first half that Leverkusen was two goals behind. Of course, with Leverkusen already two goals behind, Xabi panicked. And also, in my opinion, here Leverkusen is more pressured by Atalanta.
and I think Leverkusen can turn things around by making a comeback like previous matches that happened like this, they were behind in the first half but they could turn things around in the second half. However, it turned out that in the second half Lookman scored another goal in the 76th minute with a strong left foot kick which allowed Atalanta to add another goal. and indeed I think Leverkusen's performance last night was a mess, they could barely penetrate Atalanta's defense. And I congratulate Atalanta on the victory, for Xabi himself I don't think this is the end of everything, he has tried well to be able to bring Leverkusen to this point. Once again congratulations to Atalanta. Because Atalanta is a team that can beat Leverkusen throughout Leverkusen's matches and has broken Leverkusen's unbeaten record.
The match between Leverkusen and Atalanta was indeed anticipated to be competitive, but Leverkusen's early nervousness seemed to affect their performance. Despite expectations for Leverkusen to exert pressure on Atalanta, they appeared disorganized, allowing Lookman to exploit gaps and secure a crucial goal for Atalanta. This initial setback seemed to cost Leverkusen dearly, seen in Xabi's panic as they were behind by two goals in the first half. The mounting pressure from Atalanta further compounded Leverkusen's struggles, giving them the ability to take control over the match.
While Leverkusen has shown resilience in previous matches by series of comebacks, their efforts were thwarted by Atalanta's solid defense and Lookman's second goal in the 76th minute. Leverkusen's performance throughout the match was lacking in several areas with their attempts to breach Atalanta's defense proving ineffective. The inability to break through Atalanta's resilience showed the challenges Leverkusen faced and also contributed to their defeat. Despite the disappointment, Xabi's efforts to lead Leverkusen to this stage shouldn't be overlooked, and the defeat serves as a learning opportunity for the team.
In conclusion, Atalanta's victory over Leverkusen marks a significant achievement, breaking Leverkusen's unbeaten record and demonstrating their feats on the field. Leverkusen's shortcomings in the match Gabe them areas for improvement, particularly in maintaining composure under pressure and breaking through resistive defenses. While the defeat is a setback, it's not the end for Leverkusen, and they can use this experience to regroup, learn, and come back stronger in future matches. Congratulations to Atalanta for their well-deserved victory, and for proving themselves as a formidable opponent throughout the match.