On the magical night in Dublin, Atalanta wrote an unforgettable page of its football history, winning the Europa League with a crushing victory over Bayer Leverkusen. It was the first European triumph for the team from Bergamo, coming 61 years after its first and only trophy, the Coppa Italia.
The final, played with passion and skill, saw the Nerazzurri dominate the field from start to finish. Adrien Lookman, the hero of the evening, scored a historic hat-trick that left the crowd speechless. With two goals in the first half, in the 12th and 26th minutes, and a pearl in the 76th minute, he steered the match towards an indisputable victory for Atalanta.
Lookman super hat-trick for Atalanta
Despite Bayer Leverkusen’s efforts, the Germans’ reaction was intense but ineffective against Atalanta’s solid defence. Xabi Alonso’s team, hitherto unbeaten in the season after 51 matches, had to surrender in the face of their opponents’ superiority.
For Gian Piero Gasperini, this victory represents the culmination of eight years of outstanding work at the helm of Atalanta. The Italian coach, with dedication and strategy, led his team to a more than deserved success.
The city of Bergamo celebrates its heroes, who proved on the pitch that they are a force in continental football. The Europa League will only be the beginning for Atalanta, which now looks to the future with ambition and confidence, ready to challenge for new goals and continue to make its fans dream.
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