UPDATED: Lookman hattrick seals Atalanta first-ever Europa glory against Leverkusen

22nd May 2024

By
Tosin Oyediran


Atalanta BC secured their first-ever Europa League title with a stunning performance against Bayer Leverkusen, highlighted by a hat-trick from Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman.

This victory not only ended Leverkusen’s unbeaten streak but also marked Atalanta’s first goal and trophy in a European final on Wednesday night at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin.

The team claimed their first trophy in 61 years.

Lookman became the first player to score a hat-trick in a European final since 1975 to secure Atalanta’s first-ever continental trophy.


“One of the best nights of my life. Amazing performance from the team,” said Lookman.

“We’ve got to celebrate, we made history tonight.”

The goals from Lookman came at pivotal moments in the match—scoring in the 12th, 26th, and 75th minutes.

Europa League on its X account posted, “Lookman becomes the first player to score a hat-trick in a Europa League final.”

His exceptional performance was instrumental in leading Atalanta to this historic triumph against a Leverkusen team that had recently clinched the Bundesliga title and was a strong favourite heading into the game.

This win caps a remarkable season for Atalanta under coach Gian Piero Gasperini, who praised his team’s resilience and preparation leading up to the final.

Leverkusen, despite their impressive unbeaten run and recent domestic success, were unable to secure the treble, with this loss marking a significant setback just days before their German Cup final match.

Bayer Leverkusen, on the other hand, posted on its X, “Today just wasn’t the day. We are incredibly proud of our Europa League journey and all of our fans for taking it with us together.”

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This has to be pushed to front page now to celebrate our own Luku

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Atalanta & Ademola Lookman massacred Bayer Leverkusen..... .
I knew Atalanta were capable, I study their tactics.
They love to play a team like this that open up well and attack e g Liverpool, Leverkusen, Marseille.
They will give you the possession but remain compact only for them to give you a reactive and decisive football.
You may have all the possession but that shot on goal and other important decisive moments matter to them a lot.
I just dey laugh 😄😃 when average poll from several polls give them just over 25% chance of winning.
Una don see now, dey don silent una...not just 1 but 3 goals that's tactical master class.
With our "home boy" Ademola Lookman setting a record as the first player to score a hat-trick (3 goals) in a Europa League (era) final, that's so much joy for me and others like me.

Europa League Final 2023/2024 Season.
Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Republic of Ireland🇮🇪.

Atalanta 🇬🇺🇮🇹 - 3 vs Bayer Leverkusen 🇦🇱🇩🇪 - 0

Ademola Lookman🇳🇬 scored all the 3 goals ⚽⚽⚽
Ademola Lookman🇳🇬 won the Man of the match (MOTM)🎗️, went home with the ball.
And Ademola Lookman🇳🇬 and Atalanta🇬🇺🇮🇹 won the trophy and the gold medals, their efforts crowned.
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damilarea2:
This has to be pushed to front page now to celebrate our own Luku

I don't know the problem of these moderators, who knows may be they staked high on Bayer Leverkusen to win , the odd is close to 2 odds attracting and a mouthwatering odd for a team with 51 matches unbeaten all season, Leverkusen kon lose, Atalanta shocked them , dey kon dey vex... Common ! How do we explain not celebrating your own🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬⚽⚽⚽🏆🥇👑🎗️ Ademola Lookman! A new record holder?