Lookman’s Historic Hat-Trick Ends Leverkusen’s Unbeaten Streak as Atalanta Win Europa League
, Nigeria’s Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman scored a stunning hat-trick, leading Atalanta to a 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final on Wednesday. This win not only ended Leverkusen’s impressive 51-match unbeaten run but also marked Atalanta’s first trophy in 61 years.
Lookman’s exceptional performance made him the first player to score a hat-trick in a European final since 1975, securing Atalanta’s maiden continental trophy. Reflecting on the achievement, Lookman expressed his elation, saying, “One of the best nights of my life. Amazing performance from the team. We’ve got to celebrate, we made history tonight.”
Atalanta, a team that has long been overshadowed by nearby giants AC and Inter Milan, has experienced a golden era under the guidance of Gian Pi...
