Atalanta‘s Ademola Lookman, Matteo Ruggeri and El Bilal Toure all obtained on the scoresheet to ship the Italians to their first Europa League remaining with a 3-0 win over Olympique de Marseille for a 4-1 combination victory on Thursday.
The Italians will meet Bayer Leverkusen,who overcame AS Roma, of their first European remaining in Dublin on Might 22.
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Lookman put Atalanta forward within the semi-final second leg on the half-hour with a long-range strike previous Pao Lopez earlier than establishing Ruggeri to web seven minutes after the break.
Atalanta’s repeated assaults, with Gianluca Scamacca and Davide Zappacosta threatening, overwhelmed the guests, who had few possibilities, and substitute Touré put the nail in Marseille’s coffin with their third 4 minutes into added time.
“My first purpose in Bergamo is a really massive emotion,” Ruggeri instructed SkySports Italia. “Now we will dream with our eyes open that we’re within the remaining. It is a second to rejoice with our individuals.”
Atalanta are aiming for a trophy doubleas in addition they face Juventus within the Italian Cup remaining on Wednesday, with their 1963 Coppa Italiatriumph being their solely main silverware.
Concerning the Europa League, coach Gian Piero Gasperini instructed a press convention: “It will likely be a historic event for a workforce like ours who haven’t got the numbers (of followers) to win. It is actually unimaginable nevertheless it bodes effectively for everybody.
“Numbers appear to be essential, plainly you must have Tremendous Leagues, however the instance of Atalanta may give hope. Soccer is gorgeous due to meritocracy, not due to acquired rights,” he added.
Atalanta are fifth in Serie A and now have their sights set on a Champions League qualifying spot by way of the home league. They face a showdown at dwelling to sixth-placed Roma on Sunday.