UCL: Lookman makes history in Atletico's victory over Barcelona

Author: Mike OyebolaPublished on: April 15, 2026Country: Spain

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UCL: Lookman makes history in Atletico's victory over Barcelona

Ademola Lookman scored in Atletico Madrid's 2-1 defeat to Barcelona at the Metropolitano Stadium, making him the fourth Nigerian to score in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. Obafemi Martins, Samuel Chukwueze, and Victor Osimhen are the other Nigerians who have achieved this feat. Lookman now aims to join Finidi George and Martins by scoring in the semi-finals.

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