How Atalanta Won the UEFA Europa League Final

Atalanta’s victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final was a masterclass in tactical execution by their coach Gian Piero Gasperini. Here’s how they pulled it off:   Formation and Structural Setup   Atalanta utilized a 3–4–1–2 formation, a staple of Gasperini’s tenure, nothing new. This setup provided defensive solidity with a back three…