Super Eagles attacker Ademola Lookman delivered a standout performance for Atalanta against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League, securing a goal and an assist in their decisive 3-0 victory.
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman was instrumental in Atalanta’s decisive 3-0 UEFA Champions League victory over Eintracht Frankfurt at the Deutsche Bank Park, contributing a crucial goal and an assist.
According to a report from Soccernet.ng, Super Eagles attacker Ademola Lookman was the decisive factor in steering Atalanta to a crucial 3-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Champions League.
Playing away at the Deutsche Bank Park on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, Lookman helped “La Dea” secure the key win by directly contributing to two of the three goals, registering one goal and one assist on the night.
Lookman maintained his consistent place in Atalanta’s starting lineup for the European encounter, featuring in a 3-4-3 formation.
He partnered alongside Charles De Ketelaere and Gianluca Scamacca in the forward line, creating a fluid attacking trio.
The report described the first half as “pretty interesting,” with both sides successfully generating scoring opportunities throughout the opening period.
The Nigerian international nearly found the net earlier than his registered goal. In the 35th minute, he was presented with a “big chance,” though the report notes that his ensuing “effort could only find the right post,” denying him a first-half strike.
Despite this early near-miss, the Nigerian international quickly regained his focus and continued to be highly effective in the second half.
His crucial goal and assist helped his side seal a resounding 0-3 result away from home, which was a vital outcome for their position in the league phase standings.
The performance highlighted why he is described as a “Super” attacker by the publication.