May 9th 2024.
There was a somber atmosphere at the Stade Vélodrome on Thursday evening as Marseille's Europa League journey came to an end. Tears flowed down the face of their star striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, as his team missed out on a place in the final. It was a tough blow for the French club who had fought hard in the first leg against Atalanta, but ultimately could not keep up with the Serie A club in the return fixture.
Atalanta, who had already knocked out Liverpool in the previous round, will now face off against Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final on May 22. Leverkusen secured their spot with a 4-2 win on aggregate against Roma, extending their impressive unbeaten run to 49 games. This feat has now surpassed Benfica's record of 48 games unbeaten in all competitions back in the 1960s.
For Aubameyang, it was a bitter end to what had been a successful season for him personally. The former Arsenal captain had scored 27 goals in all competitions for Marseille, but it was not enough to lift his team to the final. As the final whistle blew, he couldn't hold back his emotions and was seen in tears on the pitch.
However, Aubameyang's Europa League campaign is not over just yet. He is currently the top scorer in the competition with 10 goals and is likely to finish as the season's top goalscorer. This is a personal achievement that he can take pride in, despite the disappointment of not reaching the final.
Meanwhile, in other football news, Arsenal has been urged to make a big move in the transfer market by signing a Premier League star for £100m. The former Arsenal player, Ray Parlour, believes that this would be a dream signing for the club. In addition, Arsenal has been dealing with injury setbacks, with one player being accused of exaggerating his injuries. Former Arsenal goalkeeper, David Seaman, had some harsh words for the player, telling him to "pack it in".
In other news, Cesc Fabregas has made his predictions for the upcoming matches between Man Utd and Arsenal, and Fulham and Man City. The former Arsenal and Chelsea player believes that Man Utd will come out on top against his former club, while Man City will secure a win against Fulham. These predictions have caused some controversy among fans, with some questioning Fabregas' loyalty.
After Marseille's defeat, their head coach, Jean-Louis Gasset, expressed his disappointment and frustration with the team's performance. He acknowledged that they had made mistakes and were not as aggressive as their opponents. Despite the loss, he reminded the team to not forget their achievements and to stay united as they look towards the next season.
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