Ademola Lookman scored twice as Atalanta demolished Empoli 5-0, responding emphatically to recent criticism from coach Gian Piero Gasperini. Following a midweek penalty controversy, Lookman returned to the starting lineup and played a key role in the win.
Cristiano Ronaldo came off the bench to rescue a point for 10-man Juventus as they drew 2-2 with Atalanta to preserve their unbeaten run in Serie A. Massimiliano Allegri rested Ronaldo for Wednesday’s clash, but was forced to call on his star man when Duvan Zapata headed the hosts in front in the 56th minuteBerat Djimsiti’s own goal had put Juve ahead early on, but Atalanta drew level through Zapata’s 24th-minute strike, with Rodrigo Bentancur’s dismissal making matters worse for Juve. But Allegri’s decision to bring on Ronaldo paid off when he nodded in from close range, with Leonardo Bonucci…