Bayer Leverkusen's Unbeaten Run Ends at 51 Games

Stunning Hat-Trick by Lookman Leads Atalanta to Europa League Victory

First Major Trophy for Atalanta in 61 Years

Bayer Leverkusen's remarkable 51-game unbeaten run came crashing down in the Europa League final as Atalanta secured a stunning 3-0 victory, thanks to a hat-trick from Ademola Lookman. The triumph marked Atalanta's first major trophy in 61 years.

Lookman, the former FC Kaiserslautern player, opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a brilliant solo effort. He doubled Atalanta's lead just before the break, capitalizing on a defensive lapse by Leverkusen. After the restart, Lookman completed his hat-trick with a fine strike from outside the box.

The defeat shattered Leverkusen's dream of an invincible treble, having already secured the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal titles this season. It also marked their second consecutive defeat in a major European final, following their loss to Manchester City in the Champions League semi-finals last season.

Atalanta, meanwhile, celebrated their historic triumph with wild enthusiasm. The victory represented the culmination of a remarkable season for the Italian side, who had previously finished third in Serie A and reached the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia.