Lookman nets hat-trick to secure Atalanta's first European title, halts Leverkusen's 51-game unbeaten streak

Ademola Lookman starred as Atalanta beat Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the Europa League final at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Wednesday night.

It was a five-star performance from the Nigerian international who notched a hat-trick to secure Atalanta's first European title.

The 26-year-old scored in minute 12, 26, and 75 as Gian Piero Gasperini's side stunned the Bundesliga champions.

Lookman has achieved a rare feat by becoming the first-ever player to score a hat-trick in the Europa League final.

For Bayer Leverkusen, the defeat brings to an end an astonishing 51-game unbeaten streak across all competitions this season.

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