Atalanta fans celebrate Europa League triumph

STORY: :: Atalanta fans celebrate winning soccer's Europa League,

only their team's second major trophy in 117 years

:: May 22, 2024

:: Bergamo, Italy

"It's super emotional to see Atalanta growing so much. I wasn't expecting this. It's magic."

"I think of my dad who supported Atalanta since he was five years old and had never seen them win, so, now it's more for him and for everyone, for Bergamo. Very beautiful."

Atalanta secured a comfortable victory after Ademola Lookman scored a stunning hat-trick in a 3-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen.

In Bergamo's Piazza Vittorio Veneto, there was an outpouring of emotion as thousands of blue and black-clad fans saw their side lift the trophy after suffering heartbreak in the Coppa Italia final against Juventus last week.

Several people lit flares and fireworks illuminated the night in the city's main square.