Ademola Lookman’s early double propelled Atalanta to a dominant 3-0 win over Serie A frontrunners Napoli, showcasing Gian Piero Gasperini’s tactical brilliance and halting Napoli’s impressive run. This decisive triumph marked only the second league loss for Napoli this season and highlighted Atalanta’s strategic approach, as they clinched victory even without star scorer Mateo Retegui in the starting lineup.
Lookman opened the scoring with a precise volley after a deflection, ending Napoli’s three-game clean sheet streak and shocking Antonio Conte’s side. Shortly after, Napoli nearly equalized when Scott McTominay’s powerful strike hit the post, but Atalanta maintained their momentum.
Lookman struck again in the second half, capitalizing on a pass from Charles De Ketelaere. Maneuvering past Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Lookman curled a superb shot beyond Napoli’s goalkeeper, Alex Meret, doubling Atalanta’s lead.
Napoli struggled to penetrate Atalanta’s solid defense, with Marco Carnesecchi expertly blocking several close-range attempts. Desperate to push forward, Napoli’s defense weakened, allowing Atalanta to exploit counter-attacks. Lookman narrowly missed a hat-trick, hitting the side-netting before Retegui—who came on late—secured the 3-0 win with a low volley off Matteo Ruggeri’s cross.
Atalanta’s tactical mastery and Lookman’s clinical finishing handed Napoli a humbling defeat, shaking up the Serie A title race and underscoring Atalanta's rising strength this season.
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