Lookman's Hat-Trick Ends Leverkusen's Unbeaten Streak, Atalanta Wins Europa League

Atalanta Triumphs After 61-Year Trophy Drought

Ademola Lookman's Stunning Performance Seals Victory

Bayer Leverkusen's remarkable 51-game unbeaten run has come to a crashing end as Ademola Lookman's stunning hat-trick powered Atalanta to a historic Europa League triumph.

The 26-year-old Lookman, on loan from RB Leipzig, became the first player in Europa League history to score a hat-trick in the final. His goals propelled Atalanta to their first major silverware in 61 years and just the second in their 117-year history.

With Leverkusen trailing 2-0 at halftime, Lookman struck twice in quick succession to level the match. He then completed his hat-trick with a thunderous strike from outside the box, securing Atalanta's dominance and extinguishing Leverkusen's dream of an invincible treble.

The loss marks the end of Leverkusen's extraordinary unbeaten sequence, which spanned over a year and included victories against Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Manchester United. Despite their disappointment, Leverkusen can take solace in their impressive campaign and the promise of future success.

Atalanta, meanwhile, celebrate their first major trophy since winning the Coppa Italia in 1963. The victory is a testament to the club's resurgence under manager Gian Piero Gasperini and the talent of players like Lookman, who have transformed them into a formidable force in European football.