Ademola Lookman was unsure to function in opposition to Roma, however scored a decisive aim to safe Champions League soccer for Atalanta. ‘It’s not straightforward to do what we did this season.’
La Dea knew a defeat to Roma may remodel the race for Europe, so it was tense when Bryan Cristante cancelled out the Lookman opener, however Ibrahim Sulemana scored the winner
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The Nigeria worldwide had been a significant doubt to even be within the squad after feeling an Achilles tendon irritation on Friday in coaching, however he began and scored in Bergamo.
epa12094854 Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman scores the 1-0 aim in the course of the Italian Serie A soccer match between Atalanta BC and AS Roma, in Bergamo, Italy, 12 Might 2025. EPA-EFE/MICHELE MARAVIGLIA
“It’s an awesome feeling, we knew the significance of the sport at present to qualify for the Champions League. We put in a efficiency tonight that was deserving of that,”
“I attempt to be out there at any time when I can, in order that’s vital, I attempt to give my finest. The group confirmed we’re robust, there are two extra video games, we need to end with as many factors as doable.”
Whereas Gian Piero Gasperini stated that Atalanta will get straight to celebrating this week, despite the fact that there are nonetheless two rounds left to be performed, Lookman is extra targeted.
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“One other recreation on Sunday, we’re wanting ahead to it, however tonight is an efficient night time to rejoice. It’s not straightforward to do what we did this season, so congratulations to all people.”
Lookman and Sulemana take Atalanta to Champions League once more
Sulemana got here off the bench to seize the successful aim and wrote his identify in Atalanta historical past, regardless of this being solely his seventh Serie A look of the season, for a complete 143 minutes of soccer.
“I can not say a lot, I’m simply so completely satisfied,”
epa12095064 Atalanta’s Ibrahim Sulemana celebrates scoring the 2-1 aim in the course of the Italian Serie A soccer match between Atalanta BC and AS Roma, in Bergamo, Italy, 12 Might 2025. EPA-EFE/MICHELE MARAVIGLIA
“This is the reason we work so laborious, we’re actually completely satisfied. The coach instructed me to press, get help for the strikers, and I obtained the aim.
“We labored laborious on daily basis to get to this second. We don’t take a look at what anybody else does, we solely take a look at ourselves.”
Sulemana could have further causes to rejoice, as subsequent week is his twenty second birthday.