On this day, 22 May 2024, Ademola Lookman produced one of the greatest individual displays in UEFA Europa League history. Lining up for Atalanta in the final against Bayer Leverkusen, the Nigerian forward scored a sensational hat‑trick to seal a 3–0 victory and deliver the club’s first-ever European trophy.
Lookman’s brilliance not only secured the title but also brought an end to Leverkusen’s remarkable 51‑game unbeaten run, a streak that had made them one of Europe’s most dominant sides.
Softfootball gathered, His three goals, each a moment of precision, confidence and elite attacking quality, made him the first player ever to score a hat‑trick in a Europa League final, earning him the Official Player of the Match award.
After the final whistle, Lookman celebrated the historic triumph on the pitch with his family, a fitting end to a night that etched his name into Atalanta’s history.
A year later, his performance remains one of the most iconic in modern European football.
