Lookman Shines as Atalanta Dispatch Fiorentina 2–0

Atalanta secured a confident 2–0 home victory against Fiorentina on Sunday, thanks to goals from Odilon Kossounou and Ademola Lookman.  The opener arrived on 41 minutes when Kossounou, on a clever assist from Charles De Ketelaere, swung a first-time effort into the far top corner a moment of brilliance that sent the home crowd into raptures.

Not content with a slender lead, Atalanta struck again early in the second half. In the 51st minute, Lookman reacted quickest to a loose ball after a corner and drove it home with composure, doubling the advantage.

From there, the hosts comfortably managed the remainder of the game. Fiorentina looked disjointed and wasteful in their few forays forward. In contrast, Atalanta maintained control and ensured their clean sheet held until the final whistle.

The win lifts Atalanta to 11th on the Serie A table with 16 points from 13 matches momentum they will hope to build on under new coach Raffaele Palladino.

Editorial

There is a particular clarity that comes when a player rediscovers form and for Atalanta, that clarity came in black and blue on Sunday night. Lookman’s restart was resolute, urgent. But more than that, it spoke of a club recalibrating under Palladino, of something stirring again in Bergamo.

The opener by Kossounou may have drawn first blood, but it was Lookman’s strike that felt like the exhale of relief the fans had been waiting for. He didn’t explode into a wild celebration. He simply placed the ball in the net, then looked up — calm, focused, as if to say “This is who we are.” It was understated. It was powerful.

Atalanta under Palladino are sending a message the spirit remains. While many would expect turbulence after a managerial change, what unfolded was controlled aggression mature, yet vibrant. The synergy between De Ketelaere’s creativity, Kossounou’s guts, and Lookman’s renewed menace suggests a coherence that could carry them beyond mid-table obscurity.

Fiorentina, by contrast, looked vacant. Their early flashes of promise two near misses within five minutes evaporated under Atalanta’s pressure. Perhaps more telling was how lacklustre their buildup became after the first goal, as though the visitors never truly believed they could contest.

This was not just a win. It was a reclamation of identity. In a season where many will chase the spotlight, Atalanta appear intent on reminding everyone why they’ve never been one to conform. If Lookman sustains this form, and if the unit remains this focused, then what we witnessed in Bergamo could be the first chapter of something far more interesting a renaissance born not of panic, but of purpose.

Did You Know?

1. This victory marks the second consecutive win for Atalanta across different competitions  they had beaten Eintracht Frankfurt 3–0 in Europe midweek before the Fiorentina clash.
2. Lookman has now scored six career goals against Fiorentina his most prolific tally against any club in Serie A.
3. Odilon Kossounou’s goal was his first in Serie A for Atalanta, coming shortly after he joined the club, showcasing how quickly he’s adapted to Italian football.
4. This was the first home match for Atalanta under coach Raffaele Palladino and they responded with a clean sheet and clinical performance, a promising sign for the club’s new era.
5. The match saw Fiorentina fail to score, extending their difficulties the loss deepens questions about their consistency under pressure and could mark a worrying trend if not addressed soon.