Super Eagles attacker Ademola Lookman was once again at the heart of the damage as Atalanta completed a commanding 2-0 win against Fiorentina, Soccernet.ng reports.
The Nigerian forward, who has rediscovered top form under new boss Raffaele Palladino, scored early in the second half to seal the victory after Odilon Kossounou’s first-half opener.
With today’s strike, the Super Eagles star has now scored six career goals against the Viola.
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— Atalanta B.C. (@Atalanta_BC) November 30, 2025
Ademola Lookman’s favourite victims: Fiorentina suffer his sixth strike
The Nigerian has now netted six times against the Viola—more than against any other team in his career, per Tuttomercatoweb.
Behind Fiorentina on Lookman’s personal scoring list are Napoli and Empoli where has scored five goals each, followed by AC Milan with four goals.
This shows Lookman’s instinct in big games and his ability to exploit Fiorentina’s defensive weaknesses.
Match highlight: How Lookman made it six
Atalanta were already in front through Kossounou’s looping effort late in the first half, but the decisive moment arrived just six minutes after the restart.
A fast Atalanta transition forced Fiorentina’s defence into chaos, and after a rebound dropped kindly inside the box, Lookman reacted quickest, steering the ball home with confidence.
Fiorentina’s back line, already stretched, had no answer for his acceleration and awareness. The strike doubled Atalanta’s lead and extinguished any hopes Fiorentina had of mounting a comeback.
Soccernet’s Verdict: Is Lookman ready for AFCON?
Lookman looks fired up, refreshed, and mentally reset under new manager Raffaele Palladino, who has restored freedom and expression to his game.
Lookman looks refreshed and mentally reset under new manager Raffaele Palladino.#AtalantaFiorentina
— Ayomide Oguntimehin (@ayo_oguntimehin) November 30, 2025
This is a stark contrast to his time under former manager Ivan Jurić, whose difficult relationship with the Nigerian included heated touchline exchanges and tactical restrictions that clearly affected Lookman’s confidence.
Add to that the turbulent year are his transfer-exit controversies, Gian Piero Gasperini publicly criticising him for a missed penalty, and internal frictions that took a mental toll. Yet today, Lookman looks reborn.
Back-to-back goals in two games shows a sign of a rediscovered form and with the Africa Cup of Nations just 21 days away, Lookman appears to be hitting peak form at the perfect moment for the Super Eagles.
If he continues this way, Eric Chelle’s men may well have their most dangerous version of Lookman heading into the continental tournament.
