Ademola Lookman scored and provided an assist as Atalanta defeated Olympique Marseille 3-0 to reach the Europa League final on Thursday.
Atalanta progressed 4-1 on aggregate after the first leg ended 1-1 in France.
It is the first time Atalanta will qualify for the final of a UEFA club competition in their history.
Lookman opened the scoring in the 30th minute before providing the assist for Matteo Ruggeri to make it 2-0.
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The Super Eagles star now has 12 goals, eight assists in 40 games in all competitions this season.
After his impressive performance Lookman was replaced with 13 minutes left.
In the 95th minute El Bilal Toure, who replaced Lookman, added the third goal.
Atalanta will now take on Bayer Leverkusen in this season’s Europa League final in Dublin, Ireland.
The German Bundesliga champions came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with AS Roma and advanced 4-2 on aggregate.
Meanwhile, Atalanta have the chance to win two trophies this season as they are also in the Coppa Italia final, where they will face Juventus.
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Gamers…
One goal to nil to Atalanta.
African footballer of the year between Lookman and Boniface.
As this stand Lookman is on his way to play in the champions league either way. 4 games to get to the 4th spot if they win. If atalanta stay in 5th place they qualify for champions league because of the new format or winning the europa league. I cant deny Lookman and Boniface had a good season. Boniface, league title, potential europa league title and german cup. Lookman europa league title and a regular scorer. No wrong choices.
What happened to the Nigerian in the premier league thats at the bottom half of the table or around relegation? Haha See what happens when you open your mind?
Considering his performances at AFCON, SeriesA, and EL, Lookman could be in contention for the football of the year in Africa.
Niceone…my wish is gradually coming to reality..I have predicted Lookman and Boniface to be in the final and I also wish Lookman wins the Europa…to crown his fantastic season with silverware…surely thats what will happen
Tod. I agree. This one that Boniface is being benched.
If lookman wins Europa, copa Italia. He has a chance to be APOTY.
I hope no African in the champions league final sha. I want back to back APOTY. So that those Ghana brothers can cry more (laugh)