Lookman Shines with a Brace as Atalanta Crush Empoli 5-0 Amid Tensions

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Ademola Lookman silenced doubts in spectacular fashion, scoring twice as Atalanta thrashed Empoli 5-0 in a dominant Serie A display.

After a midweek fallout with manager Gian Piero Gasperini over a penalty controversy, Lookman was back in the starting lineup—and he made his presence felt.

Davide Zappacosta got things rolling with a deflected opener before Lookman set up Mateo Retegui for Atalanta’s second. The Nigerian forward then dazzled with a solo effort before halftime and coolly slotted home his second after the break. Zappacosta wrapped up the rout with a late strike.

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Despite his standout performance, Lookman’s tense relationship with Gasperini was evident—he noticeably skipped a handshake with the coach after being subbed off.

With this emphatic win, Atalanta now sit just two points behind second-placed Napoli, keeping their title hopes alive.

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