Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman on target as Atalanta defy French president to set up Europa League final against Leverkusen

Lookman scores to send Atalanta to Europa League final | Imago

Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman on target as Atalanta defy French president to set up Europa League final against Leverkusen

Ayoola Kelechi 23:01 - 09.05.2024

Ademola Lookman scored to help Atalanta set up a sensational final showdown against Victor Boniface's Leverkusen

Nigerian striker Ademola Lookman was on song for Atalanta as they hammered Marseille 3-0 to set up a tantalising Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen.

The Nigerian striker scored the opener for Atalanta as they overcame a dogged Marseille side 4-1 on aggregate following a 1-1 draw in the first leg.

In addition to Lookman's goal, further strikes from Matteo Rugeri and El Bilal Toure sank Marseille to a disappointing defeat as the hosts defied the prediction made by French President Emmanuel Macron.

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Macron had tipped Marseille to beat Atalanta and progress to the final of the Europa League, but Lookman and co had other plans, downing the Ligue 1 side