Lookman previously faced Club Brugge in the league phase of the UCL, helping his former club, Atalanta, to a 2–1 victory.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman and his compatriot Raphael Onyedika will battle for supremacy on Wednesday night when their clubs, Atletico Madrid and Club Brugge, clash in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) play-offs.
In the first leg of this two-legged encounter, Club Brugge welcome their La Liga counterparts to the Jan Breydel Stadium.
This marks the second time Lookman will face the Belgian outfit in Europe’s elite competition this season.
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The 27-year-old forward featured in former club Atalanta’s 2-1 win over Club Brugge during the league phase.
Onyedika, for his part, missed that fixture at the Gewiss Stadium due to injury.
Now at Atletico Madrid, Lookman will look to get the better of Onyedika, who is expected to play a key role for Club Brugge.
The Nigerian striker has already scored two goals and registered two assists since joining Diego Simeone’s side in January.
