Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman was on target as Atalanta edged Roma 2-1 in a Serie A clash on Monday at the Gewiss Stadium.
The Nigerian international started the game and was involved in much of Atalanta’s early attacking play.
He opened the scoring in the 9th minute with a sharp finish inside the box, giving the home side an early lead. It was his 15th Serie A goal of the season.
Atalanta, however, eased off after the opener, allowing Roma back into the game.
The visitors found an equaliser through Bryan Cristante, who headed in a Mathias Soule cross to make it 1-1.
The goal appeared to jolt Atalanta back to life. They pressed forward with Lookman and Charles De Ketelaere leading the charge, but couldn’t find another breakthrough before the break.
In the second half, Gian Piero Gasperini's men kept pushing and were rewarded in the 76th minute when substitute Ibrahim Sulemana scored what proved to be the winning goal.
Ademola Lookman wasting no time.
Fires Atalanta ahead of Roma inside 10 minutes.That’s 15 Serie A goals this season.
20 G/A for the reigning African Footballer of the Year.Numbers don’t lie.
— The 𝘛ó𝘺ò𝘴í 𝘈𝘧𝘰𝘭á𝘺𝘢𝘯™️ (@Toyosi4layan) May 12, 2025
Atalanta held firm to secure a vital three points, boosting their hopes of securing Champions League football next season.
Ademola Lookman vs Roma in numbers
The reigning African Footballer of the Year started the game, scored a goal, and was substituted in the 88th minute.
His goal was his 15th of the Serie A season.
He had one shot on target, one off target, and saw two efforts blocked.
The 27-year-old also made three key passes.
Lookman’s passing was sharp as he completed 23 of 25 passes, recording a 92 percent success rate.
His crossing wasn’t bad either, completing three of the seven he attempted.
He didn’t contest any aerial duels. On the ground, he won two out of the seven duels he was involved in.
