Ademola Lookman has made history as the first player to score a hat-trick in the final of the Europa League as Atalanta defeated Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 to lift their first-ever European trophy.

Lookman scored a first half brace (12′, 26′) and completed his hat-trick late in the second half (75′) during the UEL final match in Dublin.

The Nigerian’s one-man show also brought an end to Leverkusen’s 51-game unbeaten run, which is the longest by a European club.

He was voted the Man of the Match.

Starting in his third final in 2024, Lookman had lost in two previous decisive games; against Cote d’Ivoire in the Africa Cup of Nations and the Coppa Italia against Juventus.

Atalanta entered the UEL final hoping to end a 61-year trophyless run and the 26 year-old had contributed 7goals and 1 assist to ensure a successful European campaign for Gian Piero Gasperini’s side.

Lookman scored a first half brace (12′, 26′) and completed his hat-trick late in the second half (75′) during the UEL final match in Dublin.

The Nigerian’s one-man show also brought an end to Leverkusen’s 51-game unbeaten run, which is the longest by a European club.

He was voted the Man of the Match.

Starting in his third final in 2024, Lookman had lost in two previous decisive games; against Cote d’Ivoire in the Africa Cup of Nations and the Coppa Italia against Juventus.

Atalanta entered the UEL final hoping to end a 61-year trophyless run and the 26 year-old had contributed 7goals and 1 assist to ensure a successful European campaign for Gian Piero Gasperini’s side.

Lookman The Hero! Wins Europa League Final, Ends Leverkusen’s Unbeaten Run

Ademola Lookman has made history as the first player to score a hat-trick in the final of the Europa League as Atalanta defeated Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 to lift their first-ever European trophy.

Lookman scored a first half brace (12′, 26′) and completed his hat-trick late in the second half (75′) during the UEL final match in Dublin.

The Nigerian’s one-man show also brought an end to Leverkusen’s 51-game unbeaten run, which is the longest by a European club.

He was voted the Man of the Match.

Starting in his third final in 2024, Lookman had lost in two previous decisive games; against Cote d’Ivoire in the Africa Cup of Nations and the Coppa Italia against Juventus.

Atalanta entered the UEL final hoping to end a 61-year trophyless run and the 26 year-old had contributed 7goals and 1 assist to ensure a successful European campaign for Gian Piero Gasperini’s side.

Adebanjo Ogunseye

Women's Football

Lookman The Hero! Wins Europa League Final, Ends Leverkusen’s Unbeaten Run

Ademola Lookman has made history as the first player to score a hat-trick in the final of the Europa League as Atalanta defeated Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 to lift their first-ever European trophy.

Lookman scored a first half brace (12′, 26′) and completed his hat-trick late in the second half (75′) during the UEL final match in Dublin.

The Nigerian’s one-man show also brought an end to Leverkusen’s 51-game unbeaten run, which is the longest by a European club.

He was voted the Man of the Match.

Starting in his third final in 2024, Lookman had lost in two previous decisive games; against Cote d’Ivoire in the Africa Cup of Nations and the Coppa Italia against Juventus.

Atalanta entered the UEL final hoping to end a 61-year trophyless run and the 26 year-old had contributed 7goals and 1 assist to ensure a successful European campaign for Gian Piero Gasperini’s side.

Adebanjo Ogunseye

Lookman The Hero! Wins Europa League Final, Ends Leverkusen’s Unbeaten Run

Ademola Lookman has made history as the first player to score a hat-trick in the final of the Europa League as Atalanta defeated Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 to lift their first-ever European trophy.

Lookman scored a first half brace (12′, 26′) and completed his hat-trick late in the second half (75′) during the UEL final match in Dublin.

The Nigerian’s one-man show also brought an end to Leverkusen’s 51-game unbeaten run, which is the longest by a European club.

He was voted the Man of the Match.

Starting in his third final in 2024, Lookman had lost in two previous decisive games; against Cote d’Ivoire in the Africa Cup of Nations and the Coppa Italia against Juventus.

Atalanta entered the UEL final hoping to end a 61-year trophyless run and the 26 year-old had contributed 7goals and 1 assist to ensure a successful European campaign for Gian Piero Gasperini’s side.

Adebanjo Ogunseye

Women's Football

Lookman The Hero! Wins Europa League Final, Ends Leverkusen’s Unbeaten Run

Ademola Lookman has made history as the first player to score a hat-trick in the final of the Europa League as Atalanta defeated Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 to lift their first-ever European trophy.

Lookman scored a first half brace (12′, 26′) and completed his hat-trick late in the second half (75′) during the UEL final match in Dublin.

The Nigerian’s one-man show also brought an end to Leverkusen’s 51-game unbeaten run, which is the longest by a European club.

He was voted the Man of the Match.

Starting in his third final in 2024, Lookman had lost in two previous decisive games; against Cote d’Ivoire in the Africa Cup of Nations and the Coppa Italia against Juventus.

Atalanta entered the UEL final hoping to end a 61-year trophyless run and the 26 year-old had contributed 7goals and 1 assist to ensure a successful European campaign for Gian Piero Gasperini’s side.

Adebanjo Ogunseye

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