Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman, reached a milestone in Serie A, netting his 50th league goal as Atalanta dismantled Juventus 4-0 at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday.
Lookman played a pivotal role in the emphatic win, delivering a composed finish that capped a dominant display by Gian Piero Gasperini’s men in their pursuit of third place.
The Nigerian attacker kept Juventus’ defense on edge throughout the match. He came close twice in the first half, first rattling the post with a deflected strike before forcing Michele Di Gregorio into a crucial save.
Atalanta’s breakthrough came in the 35th minute when Mateo Retegui converted from the penalty spot after Weston McKennie was penalized for a handball.
Shortly after the restart, Marten de Roon extended the visitors’ lead, reacting quickest to a rebound after Lookman’s fierce shot was parried by the Juventus goalkeeper.
Lookman continued his dazzling performance, playing a key role in Atalanta’s third goal. His clever link-up with Sead Kolasinac set up Davide Zappacosta, who fired home to deepen Juventus’ woes.
The former Leicester City winger then put the game beyond doubt in the 75th minute. Capitalizing on a costly slip by Dusan Vlahovic in midfield, he raced through on goal and fired a shot that took a slight deflection, leaving Di Gregorio wrong-footed as Juventus fans began streaming out of the stadium.
Juventus struggled to muster a response, with Marco Carnesecchi making a late save to deny McKennie and preserve Atalanta’s clean sheet.
The comprehensive victory secured three crucial points for La Dea in their Champions League chase.
