Soccer-Leverkusen's Alonso ready to snap losing streak against Atalanta in Europa League final

Soccer Football - Europa League - Bayer Leverkusen Training - Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland - May 21, 2024 Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso during training REUTERS/Paul Childs

DUBLIN, Ireland (Reuters) - Bayer Leverkusen have been an unbeatable force this season and the Bundesliga champions will be looking to preserve that record as they bid to end a losing run against Atalanta in the Europa League final on Wednesday.

The Germans will play in a European final for the first time since they finished runners-up to Real Madrid in the 2002 Champions League final and they will be eager to snap a two-match losing streak against their Italian rivals.