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| Ademola Lookman |
The Nigerian star completed his hat-trick with yet another splendid goal 15 minutes before the end.
Ademola Lookman notched a hat-trick as Atalanta overcame Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the Europa League final.
Lookman etched his name in history as the first African to net a trio of goals in a major UEFA competition finale.
This marked Bayer Leverkusen’s initial loss in 52 matches across all contests this season.
This occasion marked Atalanta’s first conquest of a European championship.
They also emerged as the first team from Italy to clinch the Europa League title.
Lookman initiated the scoring for Atalanta in the 12th minute, set up by Davide Zappacosta.
The forward secured a two-goal advantage with a masterful strike 12 minutes on.
The Nigerian star completed his hat-trick with yet another splendid goal 15 minutes before the end.
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