Atalanta 3-0 Leverkusen: Ademola Lookman takes UEL final personal after netting hattrick to make history

In a stunning display of individual brilliance, Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman led Atalanta to a historic Europa League triumph, defeating Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the final.

The 26-year-old Nigerian sensation was the undisputed star of the show, netting a remarkable hat-trick to secure Atalanta's first-ever European title on Wednesday night.

Lookman's masterclass was the highlight of an entertaining and one-sided affair, as the Italian side outclassed their German opponents from start to finish.

The Super Eagles star shattered the dreams of his compatriots, Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella, who were part of the Leverkusen lineup looking for an unprecedented treble after their invincible Bundesliga win.

However, their Super Eagles teammate, Lookman, would have none of that as he put on a show to become the first Nigerian and African player to score a hat-trick in a major UEFA competition final.

This victory marks a significant milestone for Atalanta, who have firmly etched their name in the annals of European football history.

Lookman's performance has also solidified his status as a serious contender for the prestigious CAF Player of the Year award.

Nigerians have taken to social media to hail Lookman's display as one of the greatest individual performances in a European final, further cementing his reputation as one of Nigeria’s biggest stars at the moment.