Ademola Lookman scored his seventh goal of the Serie A season as Atalanta defeated Parma 3-1 on Saturday, moving to the top of the Serie A table on goal difference, ahead of Inter Milan. Despite Inters dominant 5-0 win over Verona earlier in the day, Atalanta's victory propelled them into first place.
The match saw early drama, with Argentina-born Italy striker Mateo Retegui scoring his 12th goal of the season for Parma just four minutes into the game. However, Atalanta responded with goals from Ederson and Lookman, giving them a 2-1 lead at halftime.
In the second half, Parma's Matteo Cancellieri scored to pull one back for the visitors, but Atalanta held on to secure the three points. Napoli, who were previously in second place, dropped to third, awaiting their match against Roma on Sunday. Juventus, meanwhile, drew 0-0 with AC Milan and remained in sixth, one position above Milan.
Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini praised his teams developing "winning mentality," highlighting Lookmans contribution as a key factor in their success. Gasperini also reflected on the team's mentality in the Europa League, noting that once they found themselves in a winning position, they were determined not to hold back.
