Atalanta is crowned champion of the Europa League, 2023-2024 edition, thanks to its large victory (3-0) against Bayer Leverkusen 04. The Italians took the opportunity to end the Germans’ long unbeaten streak of 51 matches thanks to a hat-trick from Nigerian striker Ademola Lookman.
THE HAITI FACTOR, May 22, 2024._The Europa League final between Bayern Leverkusen, newly crowned German champions, and Atalanta took place on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at the Aviva Stadium, in Ireland.
This long-awaited final was won by the “Dea” to the detriment of the “Black and Red” on a “Hat trick” signed by the Nigerian Ademola Lookman.
Gian Piero Gasperini’s men only need 12 minutes to put Xabi Alonso’s backs against the wall. Served in the axis of the opposing defense by Davide Zappacosta, number 11 of the Nerazzurri club opened the scoring for the Italians.
While Xabi Alonso’s charges pushed for the equalizing goal, they conceded a second from the same Lookman.
As an illustration, the former Leicester City resident, upon receiving a poorly negotiated ball from Bayer Leverkusen, mystified no less than 2 German defenders before curling the ball to the far post (2-0) .It was in the 26th minute of play and this score persisted until the break.
Now the bane of Bayern Leverkusen in the final, Lookman, in the 75th minute of play, on an assist from Gianluca Scamacca, definitively demolished Xabi Alonso’s side, scoring him the 3rd goal.
Author of a hat trick, the 26-year-old Nigerian striker ended the Germans’ long unbeaten streak of 51 matches to offer the trophy to Atalanta BC. This is the very first European title won by the “Dea.”
As for Bayer Leverkusen, they missed the opportunity to add a new title to their record for the season, although they still have the German Cup final.
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