Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman delivered a stunning 87th-minute winner to inspire Atalanta to a narrow 2-1 victory over AC Milan at the Gewiss Stadium.
This crucial win propelled Atalanta to the top of the Serie A table, leapfrogging Napoli and extending their unbeaten run to 14 matches, Footballrover reports.
Lookman’s decisive goal came at the perfect time, sparking wild celebrations as Atalanta continue their strong push for the Serie A title.
With this win, Atalanta now lead the Italian league with 34 points, having enjoyed a remarkable 9-match winning streak across all competitions.
Ademola Lookman’s late heroics secure Atalanta’s victory
The match started with high intensity, as Atalanta immediately set out to challenge Serie A leaders Napoli.
Despite Milan’s early pressure, Atalanta struck first, with Charles De Ketelaere heading in Marten De Roon’s free-kick to give La Dea a deserved lead inside the opening 15 minutes.
Milan responded quickly through Álvaro Morata, who capitalised on a superb cross from Rafael Leão to equalize just 10 minutes later.
The second half saw both teams pushing hard for the winner, but it was Atalanta who had the final say.
Milan struggled to create meaningful chances, especially after Christian Pulisic was forced off with injury.
Milan’s struggles and Atalanta’s resilience
Despite multiple opportunities, Atalanta’s wastefulness in front of goal kept the match in the balance.
However, the incoming CAF Player of the Year made his mark in the final stages, first forcing Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan into a superb save before scoring the match-winning header three minutes from time.
This victory marks Atalanta’s ninth consecutive win across all competitions, with Lookman’s 10th goal of the season earning him the Man of the Match award.
The Nigerian winger’s influence in Serie A continues to grow, with his performance playing a pivotal role in Atalanta’s unbeaten run.
Atalanta take charge in Serie A after Lookman’s late strike
With Lookman’s impressive tally of 8 goals and 4 assists in 15 league games this season, Atalanta now sit pretty at the summit of the Italian topflight, maintaining their place ahead of Napoli.
This victory also means that Atalanta are on track to secure their first Serie A title, with Lookman proving to be a crucial figure in their title chase.
The defeat leaves AC Milan outside the Serie A top six, while Atalanta’s march towards the summit continues.
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