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Fit again Lookman eager to face ‘special’ Arsenal in UCL

Ademola Lookman has declared himself fit and ready to face Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League semi final first leg at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano tomorrow. The Atletico Madrid forward missed the club’s last two La Liga matches after suffering an abductor complaint in the Copa del Rey final. Lookman returned to full training with his teammates on Monday, easing fears that he could miss the crucial clash against the Premier League side. He said he feels much better and is focused on helping Atletico reach the Champions League final. The Nigeria international described Arsenal as a “special” team and admitted the tie carries extra emotion for him because of his London roots. He grew up in the city and began his professional career there, making the semi final a meeting of his past and present. Lookman has made a […]

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Simeone says Atletico chasing redemption against Arsenal

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone says his team are chasing redemption when they face Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League semi final on Wednesday. Atletico recently suffered a painful defeat in the Copa del Rey final and are under pressure to deliver a major trophy for their fans. The Spanish side will host Arsenal at the Civitas Metropolitano, where Simeone wants his players to draw strength from the atmosphere and show courage and character. He said the club owes its supporters a big European night after tens of thousands of them travelled to Seville for the cup final only to return home disappointed. Simeone admitted that Atletico have experienced many painful near misses in recent years, including Champions League final defeats in 2014 and 2016. He believes this semi final offers another chance for the team to […]

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Atletico Madrid suffer fresh injury scare ahead Arsenal UCL showdown

Atletico Madrid have suffered a new injury concern after midfielder Pablo Barrios limped off during their 3–2 La Liga win over Athletic Club just days before their Champions League semi final showdown with Arsenal.​ Barrios was restored to the starting lineup on Saturday as Diego Simeone rotated his squad following the recent defeat to Elche, with the coach clearly managing minutes ahead of the European tie. However, the youngster was unable to complete the game and had to be substituted shortly before the hour mark, making way for Johnny Cardoso.​ The club later confirmed that Barrios felt muscular discomfort in his left thigh, with further medical tests scheduled to determine the extent of the problem. The manner of his withdrawal and his visible discomfort on the pitch have raised serious doubts over his availability for both legs of the semi […]

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Champions League: Atletico sweat on Lookman ahead of Arsenal showdown

Atletico Madrid are facing an anxious wait over the fitness of Ademola Lookman ahead of their UEFA Champions League semi final first leg against Arsenal after the Super Eagles forward was ruled out of Wednesday’s La Liga clash with Elche. The club’s medical department confirmed that Lookman and strike partner Alexander Sorloth finished Saturday’s Copa del Rey final defeat to Real Sociedad with discomfort and have now been placed on individual training programmes away from the main squad. Atletico said tests carried out by their medical staff advised “maximum caution” to avoid aggravating the players’ conditions. “As a precaution, they will follow an individualised plan in the coming days, working outside the group,” the club statement noted, according to reports in Football Espana. The decision effectively rules both players out of the midweek league fixture, with Atletico prioritising their availability […]

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UCL: Lookman’s strike seals Atlético semi-final spot over Barcelona

Nigeria international Ademola Lookman scored the decisive goal that sent Atlético Madrid into the UEFA Champions League semi-finals at the expense of Barcelona. Despite losing 2–1 on the night at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Diego Simeone’s side advanced 3–2 on aggregate thanks to their 2–0 first-leg victory at Camp Nou. Barcelona made a fast start in the second leg, with Lamine Yamal opening the scoring in the fourth minute before Ferran Torres struck soon after to level the tie on aggregate and put pressure on Atlético. However, moments after play resumed following an injury to Fermín López, Atlético hit back on the counter, and Lookman calmly finished a low cross from Marcos Llorente in the 31st minute to restore the Spaniards’ aggregate lead. In the second half, Barcelona piled on the pressure in search of more goals, but Atlético’s defence […]

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Atletico beat 10 man Barcelona in UCL quarter final first leg

Atletico Madrid took control of their UEFA Champions League quarter final tie with a 2 0 away win over 10 man Barcelona in the first leg at the Olympic Stadium. Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth scored the goals for Diego Simeone’s side, giving them a strong advantage to defend in next Tuesday’s return leg at the Metropolitano. The turning point came just before half time when Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi was sent off for a last man foul. From the resulting free kick, Alvarez bent a superb shot into the net to put Atletico ahead. Despite playing with a man down, Barcelona continued to see more of the ball after the break, but they struggled to create clear chances against Atletico’s organised defence. Sorloth then doubled the visitors’ lead, making Barcelona’s task even harder as they now need at least […]

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Atletico Madrid unhappy with NFF over Lookman’s workload

Atletico Madrid are reportedly unhappy with the Nigeria Football Federation over the heavy workload given to winger Ademola Lookman during the recent international break. The Spanish club is concerned that the forward played the full 180 minutes across Nigeria’s two friendly matches against Iran and Jordan. Reports from Spanish outlet AS say Atletico had been carefully managing Lookman’s minutes since his move to the club, with coach Diego Simeone rarely allowing him to complete full games in La Liga, the Copa del Rey or the UEFA Champions League. In most starts, the most he has played for Atletico is around 73 minutes. However, during the Super Eagles’ friendlies, Lookman played 89 minutes in the 2 1 win over Iran and then completed the entire 2 2 draw against Jordan in Antalya, Turkey. Atletico view this as excessive, especially as the […]

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Lookman shines as Sorloth hat trick sends Atletico into last 16

Ademola Lookman came off the bench to provide a key assist as Atletico Madrid beat Club Brugge to reach the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. The Spanish side will now face either Liverpool or Tottenham Hotspur in the knockout stage.​ The night belonged to Alexander Sorloth, who scored a clinical hat trick to lead Atletico to a 4-1 win at the Metropolitano and a 7-4 aggregate victory. Brugge made a fast start and almost went ahead when Hugo Vetlesen was denied by a last ditch block from David Hancko.​ Atletico responded when goalkeeper Jan Oblak launched a long pass that Sorloth controlled before holding off his marker and hitting a shot that Simon Mignolet could not keep out. Brugge, coached by Ivan Leko, refused to give up and levelled just before halftime when Joel Ordonez turned in at the […]

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Taskmaster Simeone demands more defensive grit from Lookman

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has challenged Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman to add more defensive grit and all round contribution to his game despite his explosive start at the club. Lookman has hit the ground running in Spain with four goals and two assists in his first few matches across competitions, matching Luis Suarez’s record for the best attacking start under Simeone. Simeone, known for his demanding standards, said Lookman currently gives the team “more goals than overall play” and must now improve his build up involvement and defensive discipline. He stressed that Atletico’s philosophy requires every attacker to press, track back and fully adapt to the team’s intense, compact style without the ball. The Argentine coach added that Lookman is eager to learn and has told him he wants to become a better all round footballer, not just a […]

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Lookman rues narrow offside in bittersweet La Liga debut

Ademola Lookman says his home La Liga debut for Atletico Madrid was bittersweet after a narrow offside call denied him a dream goal in a 1-0 defeat to Real Betis. The Super Eagles forward had arrived at the Metropolitano on a high following a standout performance in the Copa del Rey.​ Lookman thought he had equalised just before halftime when he rose to head the ball into the net, but the effort was ruled out for a marginal offside after a review. The decision proved costly as Atletico could not find a way back into the match.​ Despite receiving a yellow card in the 56th minute for a tactical foul, he remained one of Atletico’s brightest attacking outlets until he was substituted in the 74th minute. His movement and direct play repeatedly troubled the Betis defence, even as the hosts […]

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