Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso commented on reaching the Europa League final after the 2-2 draw in the second leg of the semi-final against Roma.
Xabi Alonso, Getty Images"I realised that it would be difficult in the match in Rome. Losing by two goals, we must not forget about what we created, and I liked the reaction. Last year we were close to the final, and this year we managed to get there. The Italians are waiting for us again in the final.
"Atalanta have been working with Gasperini for many years and they are a well-trained team: it will be interesting to challenge them," TuttoMercato quoted Alonso as saying.
