Atalanta delivered a commanding performance in Turin, dismantling Juventus 4-0 in a dominant Serie A encounter at the Allianz Stadium.
Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman was among the standout performers, sealing the victory with a late goal as Gian Piero Gasperini’s side strengthened their push for the title.
Atalanta take control
The visitors set the tone early, showing intent against a Juventus side that struggled to find rhythm.
The breakthrough came in the 29th minute when Atalanta was awarded a penalty.
Striker Mateo Retegui stepped up and made no mistake from the spot, sending goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny the wrong way to hand his team the lead.
Juventus attempted to respond but found themselves repeatedly frustrated by Atalanta’s well-organized defense.
Their struggles deepened early in the second half when Marten de Roon doubled Atalanta’s advantage, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to slot the ball past Szczęsny.
Lookman seals a resounding victory
Former Chelsea defender Davide Zappacosta extended the lead further, making it 3-0 with a well-taken effort that left Juventus with little hope of a comeback.
Then, in the 77th minute, Lookman put the finishing touch on an emphatic performance.
The Nigerian forward intercepted a misplaced pass in midfield, surged toward goal, and fired a shot that took a slight deflection off a defender before nestling into the back of the net.
The goal marked yet another impressive display from Lookman, who has been in scintillating form this season.
With 13 goals and five assists in 22 league appearances, the 27-year-old has already surpassed his tally from the previous campaign, where he netted 11 times in 31 matches.
Atalanta close the gap on leaders inter
The emphatic victory propelled Atalanta to third place in the Serie A standings with 58 points, just three behind league leaders Inter Milan.
With their attacking firepower and defensive solidity, Gasperini’s men have firmly established themselves as serious contenders in the title race.
For Juventus, the heavy defeat raises concerns about their ability to maintain momentum in the season’s final stretch.
Massimiliano Allegri’s side will need to regroup quickly to avoid further setbacks in their bid for Champions League qualification.
Lookman’s performance further solidifies his reputation as one of Atalanta’s key players, and with his current form, he is set to play a crucial role in the club’s push for silverware this season.
