Atalanta coach, Gian Piero Gasperini, has made a subtle, surprising claim about Ademola Lookman following the forward's UCL performance against Sturm Graz.

Europa League winners Atalanta thrashed Austrian outfit Sturm Graz 5-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday with Gian Piero Gasperini's side well placed to earn a spot in the competition's top eight.Striker Mateo Retegui gave Atalanta an early lead from close range,

The Champions League goes on. For Atalanta, the priority is to mathematically secure qualification for the playoffs, while still aiming to break into the top 8. The sting of Retegui’s

Atalanta need to get back on track in 2025 as the Champions League returns and they host Sturm Graz amid an injury crisis, as Mateo Retegui starts. It kicks off at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo at 17.

Lookman, who replaced Retegui at halftime, impressed throughout the second half and capped his performance with a powerful header in the 90th minute, assisted by De Ketelaere.

Moments later, Lookman showcased his playmaking prowess, threading a precise pass to Charles De Ketelaere, who calmly slotted it into the net for Atalanta’s second goal.

Nigerian forward, Ademola Lookman, found the back of the net with a gorgeous headed finish in Atalanta's UEFA Champions League victory over Sturm Graz.