Lookman registered a goal and an assist against La Liga leaders Barcelona in the first leg of the Spanish cup competition.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman will be relishing the prospect of playing for Atlético Madrid in the Spanish Copa del Rey final as they prepare to face Barcelona.
Atlético travel to Camp Nou to confront the La Liga leaders in the second leg of the cup competition on Tuesday night.
Diego Simeone’s men enter the game with a commanding 4-0 advantage from the first leg.
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Lookman, who arrived at the Metropolitano Stadium from Atalanta last month, registered a goal and an assist in that opening encounter.
The Nigeria international has now scored twice and provided two assists for Atlético in the Copa del Rey.
Meanwhile, Barcelona must score five goals without reply if they are to reach the final. For their part, Atlético are aiming to reach their first Copa del Rey final since the 2012/13 season.
The winner of this semi-final will face either Real Sociedad or Athletic Club in the final.
