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Atalanta vs Bayer Leverkusen LIVE: Ademola Lookman hat-trick wins Europa League final for Italian side

Atalanta triumphed in Dublin to end a 61-year wait for silverware

Wednesday 22 May 2024 22:53 BST

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Atalanta triumphed in the Europa League final and ended Bayer Leverkusen’s 51-game unbeaten streak.

In a display nearing perfection Gian Piero Gasperini’s side put down a marker early in the game after winning a corner. The initial ball was cleared by Leverkusen, but David Zappacosta dribbled back into the box before picking out Ademola Lookman at the back post.

Lookman’s opener increased the confidence of Atalanta who pressed high with such intensity that Leverkusen had no answer. Lookman was a nightmare for defender Edmond Tapsoba and added a second by cutting inside and curling home a right-footed shot in the 26th minute.

He completed a spectacular hat-trick with a counterattack in the second half. Gianluca Scamacca fed him into the left side of the box and Lookman blasted his strike into the far, top corner.

Leverkusen’s resistance was over and Atalanta claimed their first ever European trophy.

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Good evening!

Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of tonight’s Europa League final which sees Atalanta take on Bayer Leverkusen to decide which team will lift the trophy in Uefa’s second tier European competition.

The route to the final has been tricky for both sides but they have proven themselves to be strong competitors and have earned their place in this showpiece match at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium.

We’ll have all the latest team news, line-ups and updates throughout the evening so stick with us as we build up to kick off at 8pm.

Mike Jones22 May 2024 15:37

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