Lookman Relishes Barcelona Test After Atlético Reach Champions League Quarter-finals
Ademola Lookman has shared his excitement ahead of a big UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash between Atlético Madrid and Barcelona.
It was a tough night for Atlético, who lost 3-2 to Tottenham Hotspur in London, but still did enough over the two legs to move into the next round. The Spanish side showed strong character to stay in the tie despite the defeat.
After Randal Kolo Muani opened the scoring, Julián Álvarez equalised with a fine finish following a good pass from Lookman. The Nigerian forward continues to impress, with eight goal contributions since joining the club during the winter transfer window.
Speaking after the match, Lookman admitted it was not an easy contest, as expected in a competition of this level. He said the team were pleased to qualify and believes there are positives to take from the performance.
He also praised the team’s calm approach after falling behind, saying they stayed focused, kept pushing, and were able to create chances which helped them remain in control of the tie.
The match was also special for Lookman, who returned to London, the city where he was born. He described it as a nice feeling but stressed that reaching the next round was the most important thing.
Attention now turns to a big quarter-final meeting with Barcelona. Lookman expects a difficult game and said the team must prepare well. He added that the focus remains on taking matches one at a time as they continue their campaign.
The winner of the tie between Atlético Madrid and Barcelona will face either Arsenal or Sporting CP in the semi-finals.
