Atalanta continued their strong UEFA Champions League campaign with a solid 2-0 victory over Stuttgart on Wednesday night, led by the in-form Ademola Lookman, who opened the scoring early in the second half.
The first half saw both teams adopting a cautious approach, creating few clear-cut chances as they sought to avoid conceding early. It wasn’t until the 51st minute that the breakthrough finally came, with Lookman showcasing his impressive scoring form. The Nigerian international found the back of the net to put the Europa League champions ahead and silence the Stuttgart fans.
As the clock ran down, Stuttgart pushed for an equalizer, but Atalanta held firm. Their resilience paid off when Nicolo Zaniolo doubled the lead in the 88th minute, effectively sealing an important away win for the Italian side.
With this victory, Atalanta strengthens its position in the group stage, showing they are determined to make a mark in the Champions League this season.
Lookman’s impressive form continues to be a key asset for Atalanta, and he will undoubtedly look to keep up his momentum as the competition progresses.