Ademola Lookman ends Bayer Leverkusen's unbeaten run with a hat-trick

Atalanta wins Europa League, ends Leverkusen's historic run

Lookman's goals seal a 3-0 victory for the Italian side

Atalanta has defeated Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the 2023-24 UEFA Europa League final, ending the German side's historic 51-game unbeaten run. Ademola Lookman scored a stunning hat-trick for Atalanta, becoming the first player to score three goals in a Europa League final since Radamel Falcao in 2012.

Bayer Leverkusen was looking to become the first team to win the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and Europa League in the same season. However, they were unable to overcome a determined Atalanta side, who played with great passion and intensity throughout the match.

Lookman opened the scoring for Atalanta in the 23rd minute, finishing off a brilliant team move. He doubled their lead just before half-time, heading in a cross from Hans Hateboer. Lookman completed his hat-trick in the 67th minute, firing a low shot into the bottom corner.

The victory marked Atalanta's first major European trophy since 1963. It was also a special night for Lookman, who became the first Englishman to score a hat-trick in a major UEFA final since Bobby Charlton in 1968.

Bayer Leverkusen will be disappointed to have ended their unbeaten run in such a way, but they can be proud of their achievements this season. They are still the only team to have remained unbeaten in the Bundesliga, and they also reached the final of the DFB-Pokal, where they lost to Bayern Munich.

Atalanta, meanwhile, will be celebrating their Europa League victory for a long time to come. This is a huge moment for the Italian club, and it is a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved.