Lookman was on the scoresheet during the game, scoring the La Liga team’s second goal in the 79th minute.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has described Atlético Madrid’s victory over Manchester United in their UEFA Champions League encounter played on Tuesday as a “big” win.
He made this known after the highly intriguing match at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, while speaking to CBS Sports Golazo.
Atlético Madrid defeated Premier League giants Manchester United 2-0 in the capital of Spain, Madrid, on Tuesday night.
Pablo Barrios opened the scoring for the Spanish side in the first minute, finishing off an assist from Álex Baena to give the hosts an early advantage.
Lookman, who came on for Julián Álvarez in the 71st minute, then sealed the victory eight minutes later with a simple tap-in.
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Speaking after the game, the Nigeria international noted that the win against the Red Devils was significant for Atlético.
He added that his teammates had put in a shift before he was introduced by the gaffer, saying their efforts made things “easy” for him.
“We know how big of a win that is for us,” he said after the UCL group stage fixture.
Lookman added, “The guys put on a big performance before I came on, so it’s easy to come into the team and play.”
