Atalanta v Bayer Leverkusen: What time, what channel and all you need to know about the Europa League final in Dublin
A general view inside the Dublin Arena ahead of the 2023/24 UEFA Europa League Final which will take place on Wednesday May 22. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile
UEFA's second club competition reaches its climax this week as Italy’s Atalanta take newly crowned German champions Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final. Here’s all you need to know about the match.
Where and when is it on?
The game takes place at the Aviva Stadium on Lansdowne Road in Dublin with an 8.00pm kick-off on Wednesday. Note the ground is being called the Dublin Arena for the purpose of this match.
Where can I watch the game?
The match is being shown on Virgin Media Two & TNT Sports 1. It is also being streamed live on the Virgin Media Player and on discovery+.
What can I read about the teams on Independent.ie?
It’s not the first time there’s been a Europa League final in Dublin and Sean O’Connor has taken a look back on the 2011 decider for you below.
Bayer Leverkusen completed an unbeaten Bundesliga season with victory over Augsburg last weekend and we have a report on that triumph alongside details on the travelling army the club is bringing to Dublin and on what traffic restrictions will be put on place for the match.
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What is the head-to-head record like?
The clubs have met twice before with Atalanta coming pout on top in both legs of a Europa League Round of !6 tie back in 2022.
What are the odds?
Leverkusen are odds-on favourites at 4/5 with Atalanta 10/3 and the draw after 90 minutes is priced at 13/5.
