Serie A: Lookman On Fire As Atalanta Thrash Verona 6-1

Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman delivered an outstanding performance with two goals and two assists in Atalanta’s 6-1 demolition of Verona in Saturday’s Serie A clash.

The Nigerian international, making his sixth league appearance, has now scored four goals this season in Serie A.

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Atalanta struck early, with Lookman’s cutback setting up Marten de Roon for the opening goal in the 6th minute.

Just three minutes later, Mateo Retegui doubled the lead with a composed finish from the edge of the box.

Atalanta’s dominance continued as Charles De Ketelaere added a third in the 14th minute, showcasing skillful footwork to curl his shot into the far corner.

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Lookman then stole the show with two quick goals, driving powerfully into the box to bury his first and later capping off a swift team move with a simple tap-in.

Verona’s Amin Sarr managed a consolation goal in the 42nd minute, but Atalanta remained in control, rounding off the win with another Retegui strike in the second half.

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