Lookman assists Atalanta to 2-0 win away at Lazio

Atalanta took a giant leap in their search for a top-four spot with a 2-0 victory against Lazio at Stadio Olimpico.

La Dea returned to winning ways after losing 1-0 to Sassuolo last weekend but this result against Lazio catapults them up to third on the log.

Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman was involved the whole game and even though he didn't manage to score as he has already done so many times this season, he still contributed an assist.

The first half had predictably high energy and intensity levels as both teams lived up to the billing but only produced one goal.

Lazio captain Ciro Immobile uncharacteristically missed a sitter early in the half and Lookman forced Providel to make a good save off the bar moments later.

Davide Zappacosta opened the scoring after 23 minutes with a wonder strike, curling a right-footed strike into the top corner after Lookman lost possession.

Atalanta’s siege continued in the second period, with Højlund netting a deserved second for the Bergamo-based outfit.

The Danish international striker ghosted in at the back post to convert Lookman's cross-shot to double Atalanta's lead in the 65th minute.

Atalanta held on for the win and the result blows Serie A’s top-four race wide open, helping them leapfrog the capital club to jump up to third in the table.