Atalanta defeated Marseille 3-0 (4-1 on aggregate) with the help of goals from Ademola Lookman and Matteo Ruggeri, securing their spot in the UEFA Europa League final.

Ademola Lookman was the hero for Atalanta as they secured their place in the UEFA Europa League final with a resounding 3-0 victory over Marseille. The Nigerian forward opened the scoring with a deflected strike in the 30th minute and was a constant threat throughout the match. Atalanta, managed by Gian Piero Gasperini, were the dominant side from the start, with Gianluca Scamacca hitting the woodwork and Charles De Ketelaere going close on two occasions. Lookman’s goal broke the deadlock and set the tone for the rest of the game.

In the second half, Marseille had a golden opportunity to equalize through Iliman Ndiaye, but he failed to convert. Atalanta punished them for their missed chance as Matteo Ruggeri scored a stunning goal after a one-two with Lookman. Marseille came close to pulling one back when Jordan Veretout’s free-kick hit the crossbar, but it was Atalanta who had the final say. Substitute El Bilal Toure scored in stoppage time to seal the victory and set up a final showdown with Bayer Leverkusen in Dublin on May 22.

This victory was a historic moment for Atalanta, as it marks their first ever major European final. Gasperini hailed the match as the biggest night of his managerial career, and his team delivered a performance to remember. After knocking out Liverpool in the previous round, Atalanta showed their authority once again in this semi-final tie. They have a chance to make this season even more memorable with a Coppa Italia final against Juventus and a top four finish still within reach in Serie A. Gasperini’s coaching ability is finally getting the recognition it deserves, and more big nights are on the horizon for Atalanta.

Ademola Lookman was named the player of the match for his outstanding contribution. The former Everton winger not only scored a goal but also provided an assist. He formed a strong partnership with Scamacca and Teun Koopmeiners, creating numerous opportunities for Atalanta. Lookman’s performance was instrumental in securing their place in the final.

Player Ratings:
ATALANTA: Musso 7, De Roon 7, Hien 8, Djimsiti 7, Zappacosta 7, Koopmeiners 8, Ederson 7, Ruggeri 8, De Ketelaere 7, Lookman 8*, Scamacca 7. Subs: Scalvini 6, Miranchuk 6, Pasalic 6, Toure 7, Hateboer 6.