Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso can confirm his status as the rising star of coaching in Wednesday's Europa League final, but he will come up against a wily old fox in Atalanta's Gian Piero Gasperini.Yes, in terms of accomplishment and prestige, absolutely," Gasperini told UEFA.coRead More »
Which team will lift the trophy and win Europe’s second tier competition?
Italian side out to deny German champions in pursuit of more glory
The German champions are two wins away from completing an unbeaten 53-game season