Lookman scores as Atalanta fight back to defeat Empoli 3-2

Atalanta reclaimed their position atop the Serie A standings with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Empoli at the Gewiss Stadium on Sunday.

The match shows standout performances, particularly from Charles De Ketelaere and Nigerian talented footballer Ademola Lookman, who continues to shine this season.

The game which started with Lorenzo Colombo giving Empoli an early lead in the 13th minute, silencing the crowd at the stadium. 

However, Atalanta responded with resilience as Charles De Ketelaere leveled the scores in the 34th minute into the game. 

The Nigerian football icon Ademola Lookman who was recently crowned African Player of the Year, wrote his name to the scoresheet before halftime.

This marked his 12th goal of the season across all competitions and gave Atalanta a crucial 2-1 lead heading into the break.

This victory puts Atalanta two points clear of Napoli, who had briefly taken the top spot following their 2-1 win over Genoa on Saturday, December 21, 2024.

Lookman’s contribution was instrumental, further solidifying his position as one of the standout players in Serie A this season.