Atalanta’s Victory Ends Leverkusen’s Unbeaten Streak
Match Summary
In a thrilling Europa League clash, Atalanta Bergamo defeated Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 at Gewiss Stadium on Thursday night. Ademola Lookman was the star of the show for Atalanta, scoring a stunning hat-trick to end Leverkusen’s impressive 51-game unbeaten run.
Leverkusen started the match brightly and created several chances in the opening stages, but they were unable to find the breakthrough. Atalanta grew into the game as the half progressed, and they took the lead in the 38th minute through Lookman’s first goal.
Lookman’s Hat-Trick
Lookman doubled Atalanta’s lead in the 56th minute with a clinical finish from inside the area. He completed his hat-trick in the 75th minute with a superb solo effort, dribbling past several Leverkusen defenders before firing into the bottom corner.
Key Takeaways
- Atalanta’s victory was a significant result in the Europa League, as it ended Leverkusen’s long unbeaten run.
- Lookman’s hat-trick was a brilliant individual performance, and it helped Atalanta secure a vital victory.
- Leverkusen will be disappointed to have lost their unbeaten run, but they will still be confident of qualifying for the next round of the Europa League.
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