UCL: Ademola Lookman savours Atletico Madrid’s qualification

Decisive scorer in the two-legged tie, Ademola Lookman highlighted Atlético Madrid’s character after Barcelona’s elimination from the Champions League. Despite the 2-1 defeat conceded on Tuesday night, the Nigerian striker scored the goal that sealed Madrid’s qualification, a week after the 2-0 victory secured at Camp Nou. A scenario mastered across the two matches, praised by the Super Eagles international. A match in two halves, really. We stuck with it, we held on and we qualified for the semi-finals, he told TNT Sports.

Before emphasising his team’s ability to react: “As the match wore on, a lot happened. The break allowed us to regroup and create chances.” “We scored that goal and we managed to capitalize in the second half,” he added. Now, Diego Simeone’s men are waiting to learn who their semi-final opponent will be, a tie that will see Arsenal face Sporting CP.