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Bayer Leverkusen’s 51-match unbeaten run is over after Ademola Lookman fired a devastating hat-trick to present Atalanta a dominant 3-0 victory in Wednesday’s Europa League closing.
Lookman’s treble was the sixth to be registered within the closing of a significant UEFA competitors. It is the primary since Jupp Heynckes scored three targets for Borussia Monchengladbach within the second sport of the two-legged 1975 UEFA Cup showpiece.
After opening the scoring within the twelfth minute from shut vary, Lookman punished Leverkusen once more 14 minutes later, slicing inside and unleashing a robust shot from outdoors the field to double Atalanta’s benefit.
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ADEMOLA LOOKMAN GETS HIS BRACE 💥
Dream begin to the #UELFinal for Atalanta 🤩 pic.twitter.com/6xjqsYqt1R
— CBS Sports activities Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) Might 22, 2024
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ADEMOLA LOOKMAN IS ON FIRE AND IT’S 2-0 TO ATALANTA 🔥#UELfinal | LIVE and FREE on https://t.co/TXkdWVGxk1 pic.twitter.com/cKtnRnk8H2
— DAZN Canada (@DAZN_CA) Might 22, 2024
The Nigerian worldwide, who was born in England, saved his finest aim for final. Edmond Tapsoba allowed Lookman the house to provide some trickery, shift the ball onto his left foot, and smash a vicious shot into the highest nook.
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ADEMOLA LOOKMAN WITH THE FIRST HAT-TRICK IN #UELFINAL HISTORY 🔥 pic.twitter.com/b3pg4M8Pt7
— CBS Sports activities Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) Might 22, 2024
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🚨 ADEMOLA LOOKMAN HAT-TRICK 🚨#UELfinal | LIVE and FREE on https://t.co/TXkdWVGxk1 pic.twitter.com/fJ02ZXKEx0
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Lookman’s starring function marks an unimaginable resurgence for the winger. The 26-year-old confirmed nice promise whereas rising from the ranks of Charlton Athletic however struggled for consistency at Everton and RB Leipzig earlier than forgettable mortgage spells with Fulham and Leicester Metropolis. He joined Atalanta in 2022.
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