Ademola Lookman reached a major career milestone in spectacular fashion, netting his 50th Serie A goal as Atalanta dismantled Juventus with a 4-0 humiliation at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday.
In what can only be described as a nightmare for the Bianconeri, Lookman orchestrated the collapse of Thiago Motta’s men, playing a starring role in Atalanta’s statement victory that sent shockwaves through the league.
From the first whistle, the Nigerian forward was relentless, stretching the Juventus defense and nearly opening the scoring twice in the first half.
His first attempt struck the post, while his second forced goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio into a frantic save. Despite the early warning signs, Juventus failed to contain the in-form attacker.
The dam finally broke in the 35th minute when Weston McKennie’s careless handball gifted Atalanta a penalty, coolly converted by Mateo Retegui. Juventus, desperate for a response, only found themselves sinking deeper.
Marten de Roon made it 2-0 early in the second half, reacting quickest after Lookman’s thunderous strike was parried into his path. Atalanta smelled blood, and Lookman continued his rampage.
The Nigerian was instrumental in the third goal, playing a key role in the buildup before Davide Zappacosta rifled home from close range.
The moment of the night, however, belonged to Lookman. In the 75th minute, a disastrous mistake from Dusan Vlahovic in midfield gifted the Atalanta star possession.
With ice in his veins, Lookman surged forward, his shot taking a wicked deflection that sent Di Gregorio the wrong way and sparked an exodus of frustrated Juventus fans from the stands.
By the final whistle, Juventus looked utterly broken, unable to muster a single goal past Marco Carnesecchi, who capped off Atalanta’s perfect night with a crucial late save from McKennie.
This crushing defeat leaves Juventus reeling, while Atalanta’s emphatic victory strengthens their Champions League push.
As for Ademola Lookman, his 50th Serie A goal could not have come in a more dramatic or devastating fashion—turning a once-feared Juventus side into mere spectators of their own downfall.
