Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman put on one of his best displays of the season on Wednesday night, registering both a goal and an assist as Atalanta secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in their Champions League encounter at Deutsche Bank Park.
The win strengthens Atalanta’s bid for automatic qualification into the Round of 16.
After a quiet first half, Lookman, who has endured a dip in form recently, opened the scoring in the 60th minute with a composed close-range finish from a brilliant Charles De Ketelaere pass.
Lookman Takes Control
Moments after his opener, the 28-year-old turned creator, setting up Brazilian midfielder Éderson José dos Santos to extend Atalanta’s lead.
De Ketelaere later wrapped up the match with Atalanta’s third goal, capping an impressive team outing and thrilling the visiting supporters.
Qualification Race Tightens
The victory lifts Atalanta to 10th in the Champions League standings with 10 points from their five matches. They are now level with eighth-placed Sporting Lisbon, who also picked up a win on the same night.
With just one group game remaining, Atalanta are still well within reach of a top-eight position that secures a place in the next round.
Confidence Boost for Lookman
Lookman’s goal brings an end to a challenging spell and provides a welcome morale lift for the Nigerian forward. His strike in Frankfurt takes him to two goals in 12 appearances across all competitions this season.
He will now look to carry this momentum into Atalanta’s upcoming league fixtures.