Champions League manager blasts his own player as 'the worst penalty taker ever'
- Atalanta's Champions League campaign ended with a 5-2 aggregate loss to Club Brugge after a 3-1 defeat at home on February 18, 2025.
- Rafael Toloi received a red card during the Champions League match against Club Brugge, prompting Gian Piero Gasperini to emphasize the need to maintain composure.
- Gian Piero Gasperini criticized Ademola Lookman for missing a penalty, stating that he has a frankly terrible record even in training.
- Atalanta's loss marked them as the second Italian team to exit the Champions League, following AC Milan's earlier defeat.
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ATALANTA captain Rafael Toloi saw red as the Serie A side crashed out of the Champions League. The Italians went into last night’s second leg trailing Belgians Club Brugge 2-1 from the first match. https://twitter.com/footballontnt/status/1891968447816282446 TNT SPORTSRafael Toloi attempted to throw the ball at an opponent[/caption] TNT SPORTSHe then bundled over the Club Brugge ace[/caption] Things swiftly went from bad to worse for Gian Piero …
Nigerian striker missed a penalty that would have changed the course of the game during the return of Champions League to Bruges. This did not please his coach, Giancarlo Gasperini.
One of the worst penalty takers I've ever seen, Atalanta’s coach criticises Lookman
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has strongly criticised Ademola Lookman’s penalty-taking abilities following the team’s 3-1 defeat to Club Brugge in the Champions League knockout round play-offs. The Nigerian forward, who had earlier scored Atalanta’s only goal in the match, missed a crucial penalty that could have given his side a chance to fight back.
Soccer-Atalanta boss Gasperini blasts Lookman after penalty miss in Brugge loss
(Reuters) - Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini said his striker Ademola Lookman is "one of the worst penalty takers he has ever seen" after his miss from the spot hindered a comeback in their home 3-1 defeat to Club Brugge in the Champions League on Tuesday. Read full story
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