Atalanta secures Champions League qualification Ibrahim Suleymana: We work hard for moments like this every day
2025-05-13 02:18
In the 36th round of the 2024/25 Serie A season, Atalanta defeated Roma 2-1 with goals from Lukman and Ibrahim Suleimana, and successfully secured the Champions League qualification. Ibrahim Suleimana said that he and the team work hard for such moments every day, and emphasized that the team will only focus on themselves in the game.
In the 9th minute, De Katelare dribbled the ball and passed it directly into the penalty area. Lookman received it and turned around and shot it into the goal, giving Atalanta a 1-0 lead. In the 32nd minute, Sule made a lob pass into the penalty area, and Cristante headed the ball despite the defense, helping Roma tie the score 1-1.
In the 76th minute of the second half, Lukman's cross was cleared, and Ibrahim Suleymana took the ball and scored with a long shot, helping Atalanta lead Roma again 2-1.
In the end, Atalanta defeated Roma 2-1 at home. After achieving an unbeaten record of 4 wins and 1 draw in the past 5 rounds, Atalanta is currently ranked third in the standings with 71 points, 7 points ahead of Juventus in 4th place, and successfully secured a place in the Champions League.
Lookman, who scored for Atalanta, said in an interview, "It feels really great. We know the importance of this game for qualifying for the Champions League, and our performance deserves this achievement."
"I have been working hard to maintain my form and contribute to the team at any time, which is very important. The team has shown our strength, and in the next two games, we hope to get more points."
Atalanta will travel to Genoa in the next round of the league, and will play against Parma at home in the final round.
Lookman continued, "There will be another game next week and we are looking forward to it, but now we can celebrate. But the season is not over yet and some of what we have done is not easy, so congratulations to everyone."
In addition, Ibrahim Sulaimana said, "I am really very happy and I don't know what to say. The coach asked me to keep pressing and provide support to the forwards after I came on the court, and finally I seized the chance to score. We work hard for such moments every day, regardless of other teams, and only focus on ourselves."
In addition, Atalanta coach Gasperini said in an interview, "I am really happy for Ibrahim Sulaimana. He has always shown extraordinary professionalism and patience, even though he has not had much playing time. He always shoots decisively at critical moments. He had a shot blocked a few minutes ago."
"Although he hasn't had many opportunities this season, mainly because the players ahead of him have been outstanding and we haven't rotated much, he has always maintained a positive attitude. I'm happy that he scored a goal, it's a happy moment he deserves."
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