Ademola Lookman delivered yet another inspiring performance, grabbing a sweet assist as Atalanta swept aside Genoa with a resounding 5-1 victory at the Gewiss Stadium.
The Nigerian forward provided a crucial assist that helped his team extend their winning streak across all competitions, Footballrover reports.
Lookman was highly influential throughout the match, displaying his creativity and vision.
His perfectly timed assist to Mateo Retegui in the 24th minute set the game rolling for Atalanta’s dominance.
Retegui calmly finished to put La Dea ahead, and the team never looked back.
The win continues Atalanta’s impressive run at home, where they have now scored in 19 consecutive Serie A matches—a new club record.
This latest win also came on the back of a 3-0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Champions League, showing Atalanta’s return to form after a shaky start to the season.
Before this recent resurgence, Atalanta had only managed three wins in nine matches across all competitions.
However, consecutive victories have reignited their campaign, with Lookman at the heart of their success.
Lookman’s all-around display drives Atalanta’s victory
From the first whistle, Lookman was a constant threat to Genoa’s defence.
Early in the game, he came close to scoring before turning provider with a pinpoint long pass to Retegui.
The Super Eagles star’s influence didn’t stop there—he created six clear-cut chances and maintained an 84% pass completion rate, highlighting his playmaking abilities.
Ademola Lookman's masterclass against Genoa today:
🅰️ 1 assist
🪄 6 chances created
💫 2 big chances created
⚔️ 100% duels won
📤 3 accurate crossesA brilliant performance 👌🏽 pic.twitter.com/BvbIu6TExj
— Soar Super Eagles (@SSE_NGA) October 5, 2024
Atalanta doubled their lead just after halftime through Retegui again, who went on to complete his hat-trick.
Goals from Ederson and Marten de Roon made it 5-0 before Jeff Ekhator netted a consolation for Genoa.
Lookman was substituted after 68 minutes, having made a significant impact on the match.
With three goals and three assists so far this season, the Nigerian star continues to be a key figure for Atalanta, as they aim for greater success in both Serie A and European competitions.
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