…Ademola Lookman was a super-sub for Atalanta in their last Champions League match against Sturm Graz
Nigeria Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been celebrated for his outstanding performance as a super-sub in Atalanta’s recent UEFA Champions League match against Sturm Graz.
Lookman was one of the standout performers for Atalanta, who proved too good and strong for their visitors following a resounding 5-0 victory for the Italian side on Tuesday night.
The Nigerian forward, who is the current African Player of the Year, came off the bench to make an important impact for Gasperini’s men, scoring one goal and providing an assist.
Lookman’s goal came from a precise cross delivered by man of the match Charles De Ketelaere, who also scored during the game.
However, it was Lookman’s assist for the fifth goal of the night scored by Marco Brescianini that turned out to be the highlight of the evening and truly captured attention.
In a moment described as a “cinema” by UEFA’s Champions League social media account, Lookman skillfully navigated past six defenders before setting up Brescianini to seal the win in stoppage time.
Lookman has contributed five goals in five starts for Atalanta in the Champions League.
This performance is part of Lookman’s impressive season, where he has now accumulated 14 goals and six assists across all competitions.
His contributions have been decisive in Atalanta’s Champions League campaign, where he has scored four goals and provided one assist in just five starts.
Fans and analysts have also praised Lookman for his exceptional skills and his ability to change the course of a game, with former Pulse Sports senior editor Solace Chukwu leading the pack.
Chukwu described the assist by the former Everton and RB Leipzig star as a ‘work of art’, further solidifying his reputation as one of Africa’s top football talents at the moment.
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