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 »
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
Italians are without their captain for the Dublin showdown