Ademola Lookman Inspires Atalanta to Europa League Final With Goal and Assist Against Marseille

• Ademola Lookman helped Atalanta reach the Europa League final
• The Nigerian star was on target as the Italians defeated Marseille
• Atalanta will face German champs, Bayer Leverkusen, in the final

Nigeria forward, Ademola Lookman, has led Atalanta to the Europa League final after starring in the second leg of the semi-final against Marseille in Italy.

The Super Eagles player scored and delivered an assist as the Serie A side recorded a 3-0 victory at the Gewiss Stadium on Thursday night, May 9.

The Italian side will face Bayer Leverkusen in the final later this month after the Bundesliga champions defeated AS Roma in the concurrent semi-final.

The Super Eagles star has been in terrific form for both club and country following his outstanding performances for Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast earlier this year.

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In the Europa League semi-final second leg, the former England youth international opened the scoring on the half-hour mark after meeting a Charles De Ketelaere pass.

Lookman then turned provider after the half-time break, setting up Matteo Ruggeri to score his side's second as Atalanta progressed to the final 4-1 on aggregate.

His second-half replacement, El Bilal Toure, then sealed victory with a late strike. Lookman has now contributed 20 goals for Atalanta in 39 matches this season, per Squawka Live.

The Nigerian international could end the season with two titles after also playing a key role in Atalanta's path to the final of the Coppa Italia last month.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Ademola Lookman helped Atalanta advance to the Coppa Italia final with his late heroics against Fiorentina on April 24.

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The Super Eagles star came off the bench to score and provide an assist as Gli Orobici reached the Italian Cup final with a 4-1 win at the Gewiss Stadium.

Lookman sparked the win after replacing Ederson in the 70th minute with the score at 1-1, after Teun Koopmeiners and Lucas Martinez had both scored.

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Sports Brief also reported that former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh heaped praise on Lookman for his recent outstanding performances for Atalanta.

The 26-year-old, who made a €9.35 million move from RB Leipzig in 2022, has adapted to life in Italy after spells at Everton, Fulham, and Leicester City.