Derby between two Italian football teams
AC Milan will host AS Roma in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-finals in an exciting clash between two Serie A giants.
De Rossi has completely revived a team that struggled under Jose Mourinho in the first part of the season and lost just once (to Inter) in his first 11 Serie A matches at the club (eight wins, two draws). Last weekend, he helped Gillorossi win 1-0 in his first Derby della Capitale as coach against Lazio.
On the other hand, Stefano Pioli has been able to turn things around and AC Milan are in great form as they have won their last 5 matches in Serie A for the first time since he took charge of the club. After a disappointing start to the season, the Rossoneri are currently in second place and have a chance to win a major trophy if they defeat AS Roma in the quarter-finals.
Additionally, Pulisic scored his 13th goal of the season last weekend against Lecce and became the second American player to have 10 goals in a season in Europe’s top four leagues after Clint Dempsey. It’s just another example of the huge impact the former Chelsea man has made so far at Milan.
“The last dance” by Klopp
In England, Liverpool will host Atalanta in the first leg of another exciting tie, with German coach Jurgen Klopp entering his final matches at The Kop.
Liverpool is in the Premier League title race along with Arsenal and Manchester City. On the other hand, the team has a chance to win another major European title under Klopp if they defeat Atalanta in the quarterfinals.
The German’s time at Liverpool has been one of the most successful in the club’s history, but if the Reds can win another trophy then the farewell will surely be memorable. Much more attached to fans.
Team of the season
Last but not least is Bayer Leverkusen, who will face West Ham in the Europa League quarter-finals. Xabi Alonso’s side are closing in on their first Bundesliga title, and are in the race to win the DFB Pokal as they face Kaiserslautern in the final on May 25.
Xabi Alonso recently announced that he will stay at the club next season despite interest from Bayern Munich and Liverpool. His team is still unbeaten this season in all competitions.
When Leverkusen won 2-1 against Mainz in round 23 of the Bundesliga to go 33 matches without a loss, the Bundesliga leaders surpassed Hansi Flick’s Bayern Munich in the 2020-2021 season to set a record for a long unbeaten streak. of a German football team.
On top of that, they are the only team in Europe’s top five leagues yet to taste defeat in the 2023-24 season, while their points and goals (76 and 69) are club records in the competition. this phase of a season.
