Atalanta progressed to the play-off round of the Uefa Champions League with a thumping 5-0 defeat of Sturm Graz in Bergamo.

Europa League winners Atalanta thrashed Austrian outfit Sturm Graz 5-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday with Gian Piero Gasperini's side well placed to earn a spot in the competition's top eight.

Atalanta coach, Gian Piero Gasperini, has made a subtle, surprising claim about Ademola Lookman following the forward's UCL performance against Sturm Graz.

Watch highlights as Atalanta progress to the Champions League play-off round after beating Sturm Graz 5-0 in Bergamo.

The Champions League goes on. For Atalanta, the priority is to mathematically secure qualification for the playoffs, while still aiming to break into the top 8. The sting of Retegui’s

The Nigerian forward, who has been enjoying a remarkable season, ensured he made an instant impact despite coming off the bench in the fixture. Lookman, who had already found the back of the net in the Italian Serie A fixture against Napoli,

Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini was left delighted after their 5-0 Champions League thumping of Sturm Graz.