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With the Europa League semi-finals stealing most of Thursday’s headlines, all of the final four will be looking to officially punch their respective tickets to Dublin.
As German record-breakers Bayer Leverkusen return to home soil with a commanding two-goal advantage, Atalanta will welcome Marseille to Bergamo for what should be another nail-biting affair.
For those of you looking to stick on a Thursday flutter, we have found a pair of Europa League betting markets that are worth keeping an eye out for.
20:00 Bayer Leverkusen vs Roma
Already getting their hands on a maiden Bundesliga crown, Bayer Leverkusen have officially cemented their spot as Europe’s ultimate surprise package this season. Sat firmly in the driving seat to punch their Europa League final ticket on Thursday night, Xabi Alonso’s men have enjoyed a stunning fairytale and have their sights set on completing a famous double-winning campaign.
Landing a stellar 2-0 victory when they travelled to the Stadio Olimpico last week and making a heavyweight statement, the one-time Liverpool midfielder has not seen his squad suffer a single defeat across any competition this season.
Storming their way towards an invincible status and breaking a string of records, Leverkusen have also gained a fearsome reputation for their purple patch on home soil.
Including a 2-0 victory against Premier League outfit West Ham last month, Alonso’s men have won nine of their previous 10 showdowns at the BayArena.
Missing out on the chance to claim a crucial first-leg advantage at the Stadio Olimpico last week, Roma will be more than aware that they face a monumental uphill challenge here.
Although the Italian icons might have continued to receive plenty of praise since they welcomed Daniele De Rossi back to Rome in February, they do have the feel of a squad seeking some recent stability.
Last seen over the weekend settling for a 1-1 stalemate at home against historic rivals and fellow strugglers…
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Author : Tom Dunstan
Publish date : 2024-05-08 10:01:12
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