Ademola Lookman came off the bench to score as Atlético Madrid defeated Manchester United 2-0 in the Champions League, calling the result a big win for his team
Lookman Comes Off Bench to Sink Man United as Atlético Seal Champions League Win
Nigeria international Ademola Lookman has reflected on Atlético Madrid’s 2-0 victory over Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League, describing the result as a significant achievement for Diego Simeone’s side.
Atlético secured the win at the Metropolitano Stadium on Tuesday night, with Lookman coming off the bench to score the second goal and seal the Spanish side’s victory over the Premier League giants.
Pablo Barrios opened the scoring for the hosts in the first minute, finishing off an assist from Alex Baena to give Atlético an early lead.
Lookman, who replaced Julián Álvarez in the 71st minute, doubled the advantage eight minutes later with a close-range finish, capping an impressive performance by the home side.
Speaking to CBS Sports Golazo after the match, the Super Eagles forward emphasised the importance of the result to Atlético, while praising his teammates for laying the foundation for the victory before his introduction.
“We know how big of a win that is for us,” Lookman said.
“The guys put on a big performance before I come on, so it’s easy to come into the team and play.”
The forward’s goal underlined his ability to make an impact from the bench, as Atlético strengthened their position with a convincing performance against the English side.
Lookman’s contribution also highlighted the attacking options available to Simeone, with the Nigerian forward providing an additional threat after entering the game in the second half.
For Atlético, the victory offered an important boost in their European campaign, while Lookman’s late strike ensured the hosts finished the night with a a two-goal cushion.
