Ademola Lookman made his first start of the season for Atalanta as the Nerazzurri battled back to beat Club Brugge 2-1 in the Champions League at the New Balance Arena on Tuesday night.
The Nigerian winger, who had been left out of Atalanta’s three opening Serie A fixtures following a transfer request in August, looked sharp on his return to the starting XI.
He had an early effort blocked, showing glimpses of his attacking intent.
Against the run of play, Christos Tzolis put Brugge ahead with a fine strike just before halftime. Atalanta, however, dominated the second period.
Lazar Samardzic equalised from the penalty spot after Mario Pasalic was brought down by Nordin Jackers, before Pasalic himself rose to head home the winner three minutes from time.
The victory gave Atalanta their first Champions League points of the season, while Brugge suffered defeat after their emphatic 4-1 win over Monaco in the opener.
