Lookman scores in back-to-back games to propel Atalanta past Fiorentina

Lookman scores in back-to-back games to propel Atalanta past Fiorentina

Atalanta continued their impressive run in Serie A with a commanding 2–0 win over Fiorentina at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo on Sunday, thanks to goals from Odilon Kossounou and Ademola Lookman.

The victory came on the back of a 3–0 UEFA Champions League win against Eintracht Frankfurt, with Lookman now scoring in back-to-back matches for the former Europa League champions.

Fiorentina nearly opened the scoring in the 4th minute, but Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi made crucial saves to keep the game level. Atalanta’s pressure grew, with Gianluca Scamacca and Charles De Ketelaere testing Fiorentina’s David de Gea repeatedly.

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The breakthrough came in the 41st minute when Kossounou rifled his first goal for Atalanta into the top corner, following a clever setup from De Ketelaere. Lookman came close to doubling the lead before halftime, striking the post.

In the second half, Lookman capitalized on a loose ball in the 51st minute, converting a rebound to make it 2–0. Atalanta maintained control throughout, with Scamacca and Carnesecchi making key defensive interventions. Fiorentina’s brief hopes of a comeback were dashed when Moise Kean’s header struck the post in the 76th minute.

The win not only extended Atalanta’s winning streak but also added another clean sheet, consolidating their momentum in Serie A under Raffaele Palladino.

Lookman scores in back-to-back games to propel Atalanta past Fiorentina