May 23 (Bloomberg) - In the much-anticipated
UEFA Cup
In the finals.
Atlanta
With a 3-0 victory over Leverkusen, the team successfully won the UEFA Cup. The victory not only gave Atlanta their first ever European trophy, but also ended Leverkusen's undefeated season, with Leverkusen's undefeated streak in all competitions standing at 51 matches.
Throughout the match, Atlanta showed strong offensive firepower and solid defense. Leverkusen, despite their excellent performance this season, failed to maintain their undefeated record in this crucial final match. Including this match, Leverkusen's record this season is 42 wins, 9 draws and 1 loss in 52 matches.
Leverkusen's record this season:
Bundesliga
: 28 wins and 6 draws in 34 games
UEFA Cup
: 9 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss in 13 games
German cup (e.g. soccer)
: 5 out of 5.
Despite their UEFA Cup exit, Leverkusen are still in contention for the domestic double. They will face Kaiserslautern in the German Cup final on May 26, as manager Fernando Alonso's side continue to chase league and domestic cup double honors.
