Atalanta defeated Bayer Leverkusens Invincibles 3-0 in the Europa League final to end a 61-year title drought with a maiden continental trophy.

Nigerias Ademola Lookman scored in the 12th, 26th and 75th minute to grab a hat-trick in the Dublin Arena as the Bergamo side handed Bundesliga champions Leverkusen a first season defeat in the 52nd match across all competitions.

It gave Atalanta a first trophy since Coppa Italia success in 1963, and Italy a first title in Europes second tier event in 25 years, since Parma won in 1999, then the UEFA Cup. Success came a week after Atalanta lost the Italian Cup final against Juventus.

Xabi Alonsos Leverkusen can still end the season on a high by beating Kaiserslautern in Saturdays German Cup final in Berlin for a domestic double without defeat. They became the first-ever side to go unbeaten over a full Bundesliga season last weekend. (dpa/NAN)

PHOTO: Atalantas Nigerian forward #11 Ademola Lookman (2L) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal of the UEFA Europa League final football match between Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen at the Dublin Arena stadium, in Dublin, on May 22, 2024. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)