Marseille and Atalanta played out a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final, setting up an intriguing second leg in Bergamo next Thursday. Atalanta took the lead early through Gianluca Scamacca, but Marseille quickly responded with a stunning strike to level the score. The draw leaves the tie finely poised, with Atalanta looking to reach their first European final in history. Marseille, on the other hand, are aiming to secure a spot in another final after finishing as Europa League runners-up in 2018.
Atalanta’s coach Gian Piero Gasperini expressed satisfaction with the result, highlighting Marseille’s strength as hosts. Marseille, who have been strong at home this season, face the challenge of overturning the result away from home where they have struggled. Despite their away form, Marseille’s coach, Louis Gasset, remained optimistic about their chances in the return leg in Italy.
The match saw Atalanta extending their impressive run in the competition after stunning Liverpool in the quarter-finals. Scamacca, a key figure for Atalanta, once again made his mark by scoring against Marseille. Marseille, on the other hand, missed several opportunities to take the lead, with Aubameyang failing to convert crucial chances. The French side will be eager to capitalize on their chances in the second leg as they aim to secure a spot in the final in Dublin later this month.
