Ademola Lookman scored his eighth goal of the season in Atalanta’s 2-0 victory over Stuttgart in the UEFA Champions League, continuing his strong form.
Atalanta won 2-0 against Stuttgart at the Mercedes Benz Arena, with Lookman breaking the deadlock in the 51st minute and Nicolo Zaniolo sealing the win in the 88th minute. The victory extended Atalanta’s unbeaten run to nine matches, with seven wins and two draws in their last nine games.
Lookman expressed that the team expected a tough match against Stuttgart but treated it as “business as usual” and were pleased to get the result. With the win, Atalanta moved up to ninth place in the new Champions League format.
Ademola Lookman praised his team’s solid performance in their 2-0 win over VfB Stuttgart, highlighting the tough challenge posed by the German side, which matched their expectations.
Lookman’s impressive display in Germany is seen as a significant boost for his candidacy for the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year award. Lookman was ranked 14th in the world at the recent Ballon d’Or Ceremony in Paris, further cementing his status as one of the best players globally.
Since joining Atalanta from RB Leipzig in 2022 for €9.35m plus bonuses, Lookman has been in sensational form, with 40 goals and 23 assists in 91 competitive appearances. Lookman has attracted interest from top European clubs, with Real Madrid reportedly the latest team linked to the Nigerian international, who is valued at €60m by Transfermarkt.
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